Statistics on Edinburgh-Zante flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Zante (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Zante from Edinburgh airport is $ 342 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 282 (in april) and $ 389 (in july), which is a saving of $ 61 or a surplus of $ 48 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $264 to $317 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zante before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Zante plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 31360 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zante from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 282, saving $ 61 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 342). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 389).
Flight Edinburgh-Zante: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 281 | $ 325 | fair price |
| February | $ 298 | $ 356 | fair price |
| March | $ 293 | $ 358 | fair price |
| April | $ 219 | $ 282 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 281 | $ 326 | fair price |
| June | $ 266 | $ 358 | fair price |
| July | $ 324 | $ 389 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 341 | $ 382 | high price |
| September | $ 272 | $ 314 | fair price |
| October | $ 244 | $ 337 | fair price |
| November | $ 261 | $ 307 | fair price |
| December | $ 303 | $ 365 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Zante
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Zante range from $106 to $685. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 1% at the maximum price (from $633 to $685). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $264 to $317 (22% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Zante flight
There are 6 companies that serve Edinburgh from Zante airport: EasyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air and Aegean Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 31360 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Zante route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Zante flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 155 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Zante flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $48. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zante to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $47. Conversely, departing from Zante on a monday may cost you an additional $26.
Top prices Edinburgh-Zante
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Zante | 09-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 274 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 264 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 02-05 to 06-05-2025 | $ 331 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 304 | direct flight with Jet2 |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 278 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 01-07 to 08-07-2025 | $ 325 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 11-08 to 18-08-2025 | $ 318 | direct flight with Jet2 |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 11-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 306 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 13-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 297 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Zante | 16-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Jet2 |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Zante to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Zante flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Zante, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 294 $, which is a saving of 48 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (125 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Zante flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 262 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 196 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 279), 1 to 2 months ($ 222), 3 to 4 months ($ 204), 5 to 6 months ($ 278) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 270 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 271), 2 to 3 months ($ 309), 3 to 4 months ($ 323), 5 to 6 months ($ 317), 6 to 7 months ($ 317) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 282), 2 to 3 months ($ 337), 6 to 7 months ($ 331) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 321 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 361), 6 to 7 months ($ 382), 7 to 8 months ($ 361), 8 to 9 months ($ 380) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 324 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 356), 2 to 3 months ($ 378) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 266 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 274), 2 to 3 months ($ 292) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 285 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 323), 2 to 3 months ($ 300), 3 to 4 months ($ 335) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 286 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 307 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 359) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Zante are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Edinburgh to Zante: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 489 $274 to $576 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 353 $264 to $443 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 386 $386 to $386 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 337 $278 to $384 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 439 $278 to $587 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 443 $325 to $605 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 329 $299 to $383 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 438 $422 to $464 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 398 $296 to $641 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august is cheaper to travel to Zante. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!