Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos

Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" (ZTH) serves Zakynthos (Zante), the famous Greek island known for Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach and loggerhead sea turtles. Located 4 km from Zakynthos Town, it's a seasonal airport handling primarily charter and low-cost traffic.

The airport has a single terminal with basic facilities. Named after the national poet Dionysios Solomos, who wrote the Greek national anthem.

Key airlines: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Condor, and various summer charter carriers. Service is highly seasonal.

ZTH is close to Zakynthos Town:

• To Zakynthos Town: 4 km, 10 minutes
• To Laganas (party zone): 8 km, 15 minutes
• To Kalamaki Beach: 6 km, 12 minutes
• To Navagio Beach (viewpoint): 35 km, 50 minutes

Uber does not operate in Zakynthos. Use taxis.

Taxis from the airport:

• To Zakynthos Town: €15-20 (~$16-22 USD)
• To Laganas: €20-25
• Rates vary; confirm before departure

Bus

Very limited bus service from the airport. Most visitors use taxis, hotel transfers, or rental cars.

Rental Car/Scooter

Rent a car or scooter: Essential for exploring the island. Multiple agencies at the airport.

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
Main lot	€8/day	Small lot

Limited parking; most visitors don't need cars at the airport.

ZTH has basic dining:

Terminal:

• Greek café
• Snacks
• Very limited options

Small seasonal airport.

Network: ZTH Airport WiFi

• Cost: Free (limited)
• Speed: Basic

SIM cards from:

• Shops in Zakynthos Town
• Cosmote, Vodafone, Wind

ATM in the terminal.

Currency: Euro (€)

Bring cash for smaller establishments.

• Small duty-free
• Very limited options

No formal lounges at this small seasonal airport.

Hotels and resorts across the island. Laganas for party scene; Zakynthos Town for culture; north coast for quiet beaches.

Zakynthos is picture-perfect Greece—the iconic Navagio shipwreck, crystal waters, endangered turtles, and yes, a party scene:

Must-see attractions:

• Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach: World-famous cove with rusting ship (boat access only, view from clifftop)
• Blue Caves: Northern tip, stunning blue light effects
• Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta): Endangered turtles nest here May-October
• Keri Caves: Southern coast, boat trips

Beaches:

• Navagio Beach: The famous one (boat trip or viewpoint)
• Kalamaki Beach: Turtle nesting area, protected
• Gerakas Beach: Another turtle beach, protected after dusk
• Porto Limnionas: Dramatic cliffs, swimming in rock pools
• Xigia Beach: Sulphur spring beach (good for skin)

Towns & culture:

• Zakynthos Town: Venetian architecture, St. Dionysios church
• Anafonitria Monastery: Beautiful mountain monastery
• Keri Lighthouse: Sunset views over Marathonisi (Turtle Island)

Laganas (the party zone):

• British/Irish party central
• Clubs and bars on the strip
• Controversial due to turtle nesting disruption
• Very different vibe from rest of island

Food & drink:

• Greek salad: Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta
• Moussaka: Baked eggplant and meat dish
• Souvlaki: Grilled meat skewers
• Ouzo and mezze: Aperitif culture
• Baklava: Sweet pastry dessert

Local tips:

• Two Zakynthoses: Party Laganas vs. peaceful rest of island—choose wisely
• Rent a car/scooter: Essential for exploring beaches
• Navagio viewpoint: Come at sunset for best photos
• Turtle protection: Beaches close at night during nesting season; respect barriers
• Boat trips: Best way to see Navagio, Blue Caves, and turtles
• Seasonal: Most things close October-April
• Book Navagio boats early: Morning tours avoid afternoon crowds
• Roads: Some are steep and winding; drive carefully
• The shipwreck in Navagio arrived in 1980—allegedly smuggling cigarettes
• Dionysios Solomos wrote the Greek national anthem here