Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Zante (Zakynthos) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
Choose from four weekly Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air operates the latest service of the day at 14:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUD to ZTH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Zante (Zakynthos) (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Wizz Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BUD to ZTH flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BUD and ZTH:
Athens International Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BUD arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZTH if you have a late Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zante (Zakynthos) Airport is approximately 5 kilometers from central Zante (Zakynthos). The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Zante (Zakynthos). If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Budapest Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos), with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to ZTH in February. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Zante (Zakynthos), now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 257 kilometers east to Athens to tick off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 370 kilometers north-east of Zante (Zakynthos), Thessaloniki is another favorite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.



