Flying from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest is 1 hour 52 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Zante (Zakynthos) (the location of Zakinthos Airport).
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from ZTH to Bucharest. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can book a direct flight from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest. Begin your trip at ZTH and end it at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
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If you hold a passport from Greece and plan to travel to Romania for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest.
Central Zante (Zakynthos) to ZTH is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 11 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ZTH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest
C$51 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$125. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from ZTH to Bucharest, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near OTP if you're catching a late flight from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from ZTH to Bucharest in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
After locking in your flight from Zakinthos Airport to Bucharest, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are major attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
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