Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos"
LGZA
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ZTH
International Airport
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Live Data
METAR & TAF
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Systems:
RADAR:
Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR). As of 2026, the new "Western Greece" radar system is fully operational, providing enhanced coverage for the Zakynthos-Chania-Araxos triangle.
Nav-Aids:
VOR-DME (ZAK 110.8 MHz), NDB (ZAT 326 kHz). No ILS installed; Runway 16/34 operates primarily with VOR/DME or RNAV (GNSS) procedures. Night operations are strictly regulated to protect the Caretta caretta sea turtles in the nearby Laganas Bay.
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History
Airport History
Opened in 1977. It is named after Dionysios Solomos, the national poet of Greece and author of the "Hymn to Liberty." The airport underwent a total transformation following the 2017 Fraport Greece takeover, with a redesigned terminal layout and modernized safety infrastructure completed in 2021.
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Ownership:
Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos"
Fraport Greece (Concessionaire); Land and infrastructure are owned by the Hellenic State.
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Careers
Taxi: ~€20–€25 to Zakynthos Town / ~€25–€30 to Laganas. Night surcharges (00:00–05:00) typically add 25%.
Metro: None.
Bus: €1.80–€2.20 (KTEL Zakynthou regional buses connect the airport to the main bus station in town).
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Communicate
Call Center:
(+30) 26950 29500 / (+30) 26954 40000
Official Email:
Airport Manager:
Fraport Greece Operations Manager / Nikolaos Lyras (HCAA)