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Zakynthos Airport
Zakynthos Airport is an international airport serving hundreds of thousands of tourists each year but it wasn’t always an international hub for holiday travel. Originally the site was an old lake in part of the Zakynthos plains, used for farming, with no plane in sight.
Located to the east of the village of Ampelokipi and North-West of Kalamaki, this area was made into a basic airstrip in WW2. When the island was invaded in WW2, invading forces arrived by small seaplanes and boats. To get supplies and other items to the island, the Italians and Germans created a small airbase.
Once the war ended the site was created into an airport, which over time, has grown into the one we all know now. Zakynthos Airport Dionysios Solomos.
The Modern Airport
There are 57 airports, in 53 cities across 17 countries, that have direct flights operating to Zakynthos across the summer months. This has opened the island up to many tourists. The airport is owned and operated by Fraport and has lots of services as listed below.
Arrivals and departures
The airport has a list of Arrivals and departures on its website.
Airport Facilities
- ATMs
- Baby changing rooms
- Car Rental
- Charging for mobile devices
- First Aid facilities
- General Information
- Internet (WiFi)
- Luggage assistance/lost and found
Shops
- Connect Phone is on hand for travellers who need SIM cards or chargers.
- There are plenty of places to get food and drink, including Cafes, bakeries sandwich shops and even a gastropub.
- If you love shopping there are Duty-Free shops, with a whole range of products from perfumes to sunglasses, electronics to toys. There is even a reserve and collect service.
Getting to the airport
You can drive to the airport yourself using a rental car. The GPS information is:
Airport Latitude and Longitude:
37°45’16.38″N20°53’13.95″E
or
37.754550, 20.887208
Airport address: Zakynthos Airport, Zakynthos 290 92
You can also travel to and from the airport by Bus or Taxi.
Airport support
There is also support at the airport for travellers who have questions about the following:
- Accessible travel (for those with reduced mobility)
- Currency Restrictions
- Customs inspections
- Luggage allowances
- Medical Devices
- Travelling with pets
Opening hours
The airport opening hours (other than exceptions which are listed on the website) are:
Monday – 10am to 5pm
Tuesday – 10am to 12.30pm
Wednesday – 10am to 5pm
Thursday – 7am to 12.30pm
Friday – 10.30am to 10pm
Saturday – 7.30am to 8pm
Sunday – 1.30pm to 10pm
If there’s anything else you need to know, just head over to the website. Or contact the airport by phone on 26950 48410, 26950 44049, or 26950 24952.
See you all soon and enjoy your flight!
