3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Check-in and boarding were well managed, and the airport is conveniently located close to the main tourist areas.”
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Airports / Greece / ZTH
Medium airport · ZTH
Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos.
Zakynthos, Greece · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
5,130 ratings
0
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Zakynthos, GreeceELEV 12 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
5,130
Google reviews
ratings on Google
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to PYR
Field standing
#10 / 20
Greece airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 5130 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated Greece fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Andravida Air Base (PYR), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Zakynthos, Greece, Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (LGZA / ZTH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 12 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ZTH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Andravida Air Base (PYR, 22 nm), Kefallinia Airport (EFL, 29 nm), and Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA, 35 nm). With a single 7,310-foot paved runway, ZTH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ZTH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Zakinthos. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Zakynthos.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“A great gateway to the beautiful island of Zakynthos.”
Vladyslav5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport has a relaxed island atmosphere, friendly staff, and clear signage.”
Vladyslav5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LGZA
IATA
ZTH
FAA / Local
LGZA
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
37.7509° N · 20.8843° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Greece fields
state range 6–2,059 ft
At 12 ft, ZTH sits lower than 90% of the 29 Greece fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,310 ft
- 16/347,310 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,310 ft
ZTH's 7,310 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmPYRAndravida Air BaseAndravida
- 29nmEFLKefallinia AirportKefallinia Island
- 35nmGPAPatras Araxos Agamemnon AirportPatras
- 68nmKLXKalamata AirportKalamata
- 71nmPVKAktion National AirportPreveza
- 117nmIOAIoannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIoannina
Location
Open the full mapLGZA · Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos · Zakynthos, Greece
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZTH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,021 nm | 9h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,178 nm | 10h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,371 nm | 10h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,640 nm | 11h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,822 nm | 11h 37m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,851 nm | 11h 41m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,919 nm | 11h 50m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,961 nm | 11h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ZTH?
- Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos's longest paved runway is 7,310 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ZTH?
- Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos has one runway; the longest measures 7,310 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ZTH?
- The closest alternate is Andravida Air Base (PYR), about 22 nm away, followed by Kefallinia Airport (EFL) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZTH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 45m (4,021 nm), New York about 10h 7m (4,178 nm), Washington DC about 10h 34m (4,371 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.