£35+ Cheap flights to Zante

Peak season: Tourists who arrive on cheap flights to Zante (Zakynthos) will enjoy the many natural attractions of this beautiful Greek Island, including unspoiled beaches and warm seas. The third largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea, Zante’s lushly wooded and fertile landscape means it has a history of agriculture, though tourism today is its economic mainstay. In fact, agrotourism is becoming a popular reason to book flights to Zante for a taste of a traditional way of life on farms and vineyards and a chance to get to know the traditional cuisine firsthand. As well as being blessed with a natural beauty, the island has a typical Mediterranean climate which is a big drawcard for UK visitors. The peak season for tourism on Zante runs from May to October when the weather is warm and dry. Zante is one of the sunniest islands in Greece and temperatures are up in the low 30Cs in summer so the beaches are kept busy. August can see the arrival of strong winds but these provide cool relief from the heat. If you plan to travel in peak season and stay in a popular resort book well in advance and expect to pay high season prices for flight tickets and hotels. Off season: Winters tend to be mild but wet from December through February on Zante which is why it is such a green island. The island enjoys a particularly long tourist season for Greece but the majority of tourists have left by the end of October. Resorts slow down in the off season when you’ll find the cheapest flights to Zante and plentiful, bargain priced accommodation.

Flights from London to Zante: 3 hours 30 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Zante: 3 hours 50 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Zante: 3 hours 30 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Zante: 4 hours 15 minutes.

There is a small airport on Zakynthos, which has daily flights from Athens so for convenience many people take a cheap flight to Athens, then a connecting flight to the island. However, you can fly direct to Zante from London relatively cheaply with Easyjet and Thomas Cook on specific days. Jet2 offers cheap flights to Zante from many UK destinations such as: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.

The main airport serving the island is Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) situated in the south of the island about two miles from the city centre. Taxis are available outside the main terminal and can be pre-booked before you arrive. The network of roads on the island is good, so hiring a car is also an option. Rental companies can be found at the airport and at large resorts.

ZTH is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A ZTH flight refers to a flight to Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos Airport.

Booking a flight to Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos (ZTH) is your only option if you intend on flying to Zante. It is only a 1.9 mi journey from Dionsios Salomos to Zante’s city center. There is 1 flight from London to Dionsios Salomos per day from 10 different airlines.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Zante on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, easyJet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Zante.

Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Zante. One-way flights to Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos typically cost £28, while return flights cost around £86.

A return flight to Zante will typically cost around £142, however they can be found for as little as £113.