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Flights from Istanbul to Zakinthos

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Zakinthos. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 3h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 30m
ISTZTHATH

Istanbul to Zakinthos at a glance

Fastest journey3h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Zakinthos

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Athens (ATH) ZTH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 30m
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2
IST Thessaloniki (SKG) ZTH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air
One airline, one ticket ~3h 34m
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IST Bucharest (OTP) ZTH
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 09m
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IST Bari (BRI) ZTH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Volotea, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~5h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
783 km486 miles
Journey time
3h 30mestimate
Time difference
-1hZakinthos vs Istanbul
Currency in Zakinthos
EUR
Airports
IST, SAW → ZTH

Flights from Istanbul to Zakinthos: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Zakinthos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki and Bucharest. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zakinthos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 783 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Zakinthos?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG), Bucharest (OTP) and Bari (BRI). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Zakinthos?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Zakinthos: Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zakinthos?
Zakinthos is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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