HOW TO GET TO ZAKYNTHOS
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Fly to Zakynthos
The airport of Zakynthos is located on the southern side of the island, in the region of Laganas. It receives daily flights from Athens and the flight time is 45 min. Alternatively, you can travel to Zakynthos by ferry.
In summer, there are many charters and low-cost flights from various European airports. Among the low-cost air companies that fly to Zakynthos are the popular companies Easy Jet and Ryan Air.
From the airport of Zakynthos, there are many taxis and buses to get you around the island. Many car rental agencies also have their base at the airport.
Here are the main air companies that fly from/to Zakynthos.
Domestic flights
www.olympicair.com
www.aegeanair.com
www.skyexpress.gr
www.astra-airlines.gr
International flights
www.lufthansa.com
www.airberlin.com
Low Cost
www.ryanair.com
www.transavia.com
www.easyjet.com
www.vueling.com
Drive to Zakynthos
If your flight arrives in Athens and you are interested in a drive then, in order to get to Zakynthos you will need first to get to Killini. Kyllini is located approximately 280 km from Athens so the journey between the two cities is around 3 hours and 30 minutes drive. The total trip duration from Zante to Athens, combining a ferry ride and a car or bus journey, can be around 5 hours.
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Ferry to Zakynthos
There is no ferry to Zakynthos from Athens. The ferry to Zakynthos departs from the port of Kilini, on the eastern side of the Peloponnese and the trip takes about 1 hour. You can go to Killini by bus from Athens or Patras. The Kyllini Zakynthos ferry route connects Greece with Zante. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Levante Ferries. The crossing operates up to 35 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 15 minutes.
