Cheap flights from Krakow to Zakinthos Island

July is the cheapest month on this route, even though it sits in the middle of the summer season. Fares are listed for September through December and again from April to July, so the page covers both the shoulder months and the peak. Late spring and early autumn usually mean calmer beaches and easier seats, while the winter flights are mostly for people visiting family or chasing milder weather. Midweek departures tend to be quieter than weekend ones, and Polish school holidays push summer demand up, so book well ahead if you need fixed dates.

Wizz Air and Buzz are the low-cost carriers you will see here, so expect a seat, a small cabin bag and little else unless you pay for it. Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline and CitizenPlane are the full-service names that turn up in results, and those itineraries generally mean a connection through a hub rather than a nonstop. On a low-cost fare, add bags and seat selection before you compare totals; on a full-service one, a checked bag and food are usually part of the price.

You land at Dionsios Solomos, the island's own airport, so there is no ferry leg at the end of the flight. It sits on Zakinthos itself, a short transfer from the main resorts, and the usual ways onward are a taxi, a pre-booked transfer, the local bus or a rental car collected at the terminal. Resorts on the far side of the island can be a longer drive than they look on a map, so check your transfer time before booking a late arrival. In peak summer the arrivals hall gets busy and taxis run short, so having a transfer arranged in advance saves a wait.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Zakinthos Island

41 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your departure airport is Balice, the only one serving Krakow, and that the code on your ticket matches it.
• On Wizz Air and Buzz fares, price a cabin bag and a checked bag before comparing totals.
• If you connect with Lufthansa, Swiss or Aegean, check whether it is one ticket or two, since separate tickets leave you carrying the risk of a missed connection.
• Carry a passport or national ID valid for Greece and check the entry rules before you fly.
• Book early for July, when the cheapest fares and the busiest weeks fall together.
• Arrange a transfer or car hire before landing, as late arrivals at Dionsios Solomos can mean a long wait.