Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Zante (Zakynthos)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Zante (Zakynthos) two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Each week, there are seven Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:00 Jet2 flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 15:25 with Jet2.
To ensure you catch your BHX to ZTH flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jet2 has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Zante (Zakynthos) — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BHX and ZTH include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight is $110. A round-trip ticket is currently $329. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to ZTH by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive on time at their destination.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ZTH:
Pick up a Zakinthos Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Zakinthos Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zakinthos Airport to central Zante (Zakynthos) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Zante (Zakynthos) based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Zakinthos Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHX to ZTH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Zante (Zakynthos), now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos), Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.