How to get to Zante?

Zakynthos (Zante) is connected by ferry to the Greek mainland via the port of Killini on the Peloponnese (1.5 hours). The island is also connected to Kefalonia (1 hour, route Pesada–Ag. Nikolaos). For those coming from Italy, there are direct summer ferry lines from Brindisi and Bari. Regular bus services run from Athens (5 hours), Patras (2 hours), and Thessaloniki (9 hours), with buses ferried across for the final leg.

Ferry companies include Ionian Ferries and others. For booking, refer to directferries.com.

Zakynthos has Solomos International Airport with daily flights from Athens (50 minutes via Olympic Air or Aegean Airlines). In summer, direct flights connect the island to many European cities across the UK, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy, and more, including carriers such as EasyJet and Sky Express. Domestic connections also link Zakynthos to Kefalonia, Corfu, Kythira, and Preveza. For flight booking, visit skyscanner.com.

Connections, both by sea and air, are more frequent during the summer season; always check availability if travelling in other periods.