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Flights from Zakinthos to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Zakinthos to Istanbul. 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
ZTHISTATH

Zakinthos to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey3h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki

Best ways to fly from Zakinthos to Istanbul

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

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ZTH Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 30m
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ZTH Thessaloniki (SKG) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 34m
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ZTH Bucharest (OTP) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: TAROM, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 09m
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ZTH Bari (BRI) IST
Leg 1: Volotea, Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
+1hIstanbul vs Zakinthos
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ZTH → IST, SAW

Flights from Zakinthos to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zakinthos to Istanbul?
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 Zakinthos to Istanbul?
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 Zakinthos and Istanbul?
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 Zakinthos and Istanbul?
Zakinthos: Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Zakinthos and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Zakinthos.

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