Greece 2027 · Travel details
Getting to Zakynthos
Your flights, the drive from the airport, and what to have ready before you fly.
- Fly into
- ZakynthosZTH · on the island
- Retreat begins
- Check-in 4:00 PM
- Retreat ends
- Check-out 10:00 AM
- From the airport
- About 20 minutesPrivate car · booked direct
- The night before
- Arrive earlyWe suggest a hotel
Wherever you are flying from
Your travel window.
Zakynthos has its own airport, about 10 km and 20 minutes by car from the estate. There are no nonstop flights from the U.S., so from almost anywhere, fly into Athens, then take the hour-long connection on to Zakynthos.
Arrive
Sunday, August 29, 2027
Check-in at 4:00 PM
Choose a flight that lands on Zakynthos in time to collect your bags and make the short drive before check-in. Early check-in isn’t possible.
Depart
Saturday, September 4, 2027
Check-out at 10:00 AM
Choose a flight that leaves Zakynthos late that morning or later in the day.
Arriving the day before
A night on the island before the retreat gives you room for a late connection and a slower start. We are happy to suggest a hotel for that first night.
For a night before or after, we like Lesante Cape Resort & Villas, a Leading Hotels of the World property on the island.
Flying from another city
In summer, Zakynthos has nonstop flights from London and from European cities such as Frankfurt, Zurich and Brussels. Tell us where you are flying from and we will suggest flights that fit these times. Email us your city.
Flying from New York
One stop, through Athens.
For guests flying from New York, this is the routing we recommend: Delta nonstop from JFK to Athens, then SKY express for the short flight to Zakynthos. It lands on the morning of arrival day, and the return leaves after check-out.
Outbound · DL 202 + GQ 420
Delta · SKY express
JFKZTHNew York to Zakynthos, via Athens
Return · GQ 421 + DL 283
SKY express · Delta
ZTHJFKZakynthos to New York, via Athens
Each guest books and pays for their own flight. Times are the published schedule for these dates, checked October 22, 2026. Airlines adjust schedules, so confirm the times when you book and again before you travel. Other good connections from New York run through Frankfurt, Zurich, Brussels and London.
Arrival day · Sunday, August 29
A private car to the estate.
Transfers to the estate are booked directly with our partners on Zakynthos, the island driver service Nomadikas works with. You pay the driver on the day.
- Car · 1 or 2
- €55
- Car · 3 to 7
- €65
- Van · 8 or more
- €80
Per vehicle, one way, in cash; paying by card adds 13%. These are the 2026 rates; the 2027 rates are confirmed in the spring. Once your place is confirmed, we send the transfer options and the arrival details.
- SKY express GQ 420 lands on Zakynthos
- A private car from the airport to the estate
- Check-in, and the week begins
Departure day · Saturday, September 4
Home from the island.
The retreat ends with check-out at 10:00 AM. Book your car back to the airport for that morning, in time for the 11:20 AM flight to Athens and the afternoon Delta flight home.
Flying somewhere else? Choose a flight that leaves Zakynthos late that morning or later on September 4.
- Check-out and the drive to the airport
- SKY express GQ 421 to Athens
- Delta DL 283 departs Athens for JFK
- Land in New York
From mainland Greece
By ferry from Kyllini.
If you are already in Greece, ferries cross from the port of Kyllini, on the Peloponnese, to Zakynthos Town. In late summer there are several sailings a day, the first early in the morning.
From the harbor
The same private car.
The same driver service runs from the harbor to the estate: €50 for one or two, €60 for three to seven and €70 for a van of eight or more, per vehicle, one way, in cash, at 2026 rates. Check the Levante Ferries timetable before you plan.
From booking to arrival
How it comes together.
- 01
Reserve your room
Your place on the retreat is confirmed with your deposit.
- 02
Book your flight
Choose flights that fit the check-in and check-out times, or ask us for suggestions from your city.
- 03
Your guest form
About two months before the retreat, we send a guest registration form for your flight details, passport information and dietary needs.
- 04
Final details
Closer to the date, you receive the transfer details, the estate’s address and the final timings.
Before you fly
Passports and entry.
Written for U.S. passport holders. If you travel on another passport, check the rules for your own country. Rules can change, so check the official pages below before you fly.
- Passport
- Valid for at least three months beyond the day you leave Europe. The U.S. Embassy suggests six months, to be safe.
- Visa
- Not needed for U.S. citizens on a visit of up to 90 days.
- At the border
- The EU’s Entry/Exit System takes your fingerprints and photo at your first airport in Europe, whether that is Athens or a connection elsewhere. Allow a little extra time at passport control.
- ETIAS
- The EU’s new travel authorization is not running yet. The EU expects it to start in the last quarter of 2026 and will announce the date several months ahead. If you need it, apply only on the EU’s official site. We will let registered guests know.
- Travel advisory
- Read the State Department’s current advisory for Greece before you book and again before you fly.
- Travel insurance
- We strongly recommend travel and cancellation insurance. The policy you choose is your own.
Before or after the week
Stay a little longer.
Arriving early gives you a buffer for your connections. Staying on gives you more of Greece.
Getting to and from the estate
We can help with the rest.
If you arrive early or stay on, we can help you plan the transfers between your hotel, the airport and the estate. Pre and post retreat travel is planned and billed separately. Tell us your plans.
Questions
Travel, answered.
Which airport should I fly into for the Greece retreat?
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH), on the island itself, about 10 km and 20 minutes by car from the estate. There are no nonstop flights from the U.S., so from almost anywhere, fly into Athens, then take the hour-long connection on to Zakynthos.
Is the airport transfer included?
No. Transfers to the estate are booked directly with our partners on Zakynthos, the island driver service Nomadikas works with, and you pay the driver on the day. Once your place is confirmed, we send the transfer options and the arrival details.
How much is the transfer from Zakynthos airport?
Per vehicle, one way: €55 for a car with one or two guests, €65 for a car with three to seven, and €80 for a van with eight or more. From the ferry harbor: €50, €60 and €70. Rates are in cash, and paying by card adds 13%. These are the 2026 rates; the 2027 rates are confirmed in the spring.
When does the retreat start and end?
The retreat begins on Sunday, August 29, 2027, with check-in at 4:00 PM, and ends on Saturday, September 4, 2027, with check-out at 10:00 AM.
Can I arrive early?
Not before 4:00 PM on Sunday, when the retreat begins. If you would like a night on the island first, we are happy to suggest a hotel.
Which flights work with the retreat times?
A flight that lands on Zakynthos in time to reach the estate for check-in at 4:00 PM on August 29, and a flight that leaves Zakynthos late in the morning or later on September 4, after check-out at 10:00 AM.
Which flight does Casa recommend from New York?
Delta DL 202, nonstop from JFK at 3:10 PM on Saturday, August 28, to Athens, connecting to SKY express GQ 420, which lands on Zakynthos at 10:50 AM on Sunday, August 29. Home is SKY express GQ 421, leaving Zakynthos at 11:20 AM on Saturday, September 4, connecting in Athens to Delta DL 283 and landing at JFK at 7:50 PM.
Are there direct flights to Zakynthos from Europe?
Yes, in summer. Zakynthos has nonstop flights from London and from European cities such as Frankfurt, Zurich and Brussels, and several flights a day from Athens.
Can I take the ferry to Zakynthos?
Yes. Ferries cross from Kyllini, on the Peloponnese, to Zakynthos Town, with several sailings a day in late summer. Check the Levante Ferries timetable before you plan.
I am not flying from New York. Can you suggest a flight?
Yes. Email us at info@casaretreats.com with the city you are flying from, and we will suggest flights that fit the retreat times.
Can Casa help me plan days before or after the retreat?
Yes. We can help you plan the transfers between your hotel, the airport and the estate. Pre and post retreat travel is billed separately.
What information will Casa need from me before the retreat?
About two months before the retreat, we send a guest registration form for your flight details, passport information and dietary needs.
Are flights included in the retreat?
No. Each guest books and pays for their own flights and their transfer to and from Zakynthos airport.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Greece?
No, not for a visit of up to 90 days. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the day you leave Europe. Guests from other countries should check the rules for their own passport.
Do I need ETIAS to visit Greece in August 2027?
ETIAS is not running yet. The EU expects it to start in the last quarter of 2026 and will announce the date several months ahead. If you need it, apply only on the EU’s official site. We will let registered guests know.
Is travel insurance required?
We strongly recommend travel and cancellation insurance, but we never require it.
Greece · August 29 to September 4, 2027
Your flight, then the Ionian.
Book your room, book your flight, and the week begins on the island.