 Original photo source: Ermis News Zakynthos There is encouraging news for travellers following today's disruption at Zakynthos International Airport.
According to local reports, including Ermis News, the Hellenic Air Force F-16 aircraft involved in today's emergency incident has now been removed from the runway. The aircraft was reportedly lifted by crane and will be transported to Kyllini and then on to Araxo, allowing the runway to be cleared. Although airport authorities have not yet issued a formal announcement confirming that normal operations have fully resumed, there are positive signs that the airport is returning to service. The official Zakynthos Airport flight information system is once again live and displaying arriving and departing flights, including active departures with check-in desks, boarding information and gate allocations. This suggests that airlines have begun operating flights again, although many services are still expected to run behind schedule as carriers work through the backlog caused by the temporary closure. Passengers travelling today are advised to:
We will continue to monitor developments and provide further updates as more official information becomes available. Last updated: 9 July 2026 More photos click on main source ermisnews.gr
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Visitors travelling to or from Zakynthos today may experience flight delays following an incident involving a Hellenic Air Force aircraft at Zakynthos International Airport. Earlier today, a military F-16 made an emergency landing at the airport. Emergency services responded immediately, the pilot was reported safe, and the runway was temporarily closed while the aircraft was secured and recovery operations began. According to local authorities, the runway is expected to remain closed until at least 7:00 pm (19:00). A specialist Hellenic Air Force recovery team is due to remove the aircraft and clear the runway, after which the airport will assess when operations can safely resume. There are local reports suggesting that some commercial flights may begin operating again after approximately 9:00 pm, although this has not yet been officially confirmed. Fraport Greece, which operates Zakynthos Airport, has issued the following official advice: "Runway operations have been suspended until further notice due to the emergency landing of a Hellenic Air Force aircraft. Passengers are advised to contact their airline or travel agent regarding any changes to scheduled flights." At this stage:
Last updated: Thursday 9 July 2026  Last Updated: Today Passengers travelling to and from Zakynthos Airport should be aware of significant disruption following an emergency landing involving a Hellenic Air Force aircraft. According to an official announcement from Zakynthos Airport (Fraport Greece), runway operations have been suspended until further notice for operational reasons after the military aircraft made an emergency landing at Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos". Official Airport Announcement "Due to an emergency landing of a military aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force at Zakynthos Airport 'Dionysios Solomos', runway operations will be suspended for operational reasons until further notice. For the better service of passengers, travelers are advised to consult their airline and travel agencies regarding any changes to scheduled flights." (zth-airport.gr) National T.V station ERTNews stated that operations will not begin until the military aircraft has been removed from the runway. What This Means for Travellers As Zakynthos Airport operates with a single runway, all arrivals and departures are likely to experience delays until airport authorities confirm that operations have resumed. Some flights may also be rescheduled depending on how long the runway remains closed. If you are due to fly today:
Greek media report that the Hellenic Air Force F-16 made an emergency landing following an in-flight malfunction. Emergency services responded immediately, and the pilot is reported to be safe. The cause of the incident is under investigation. Zakynthos InformerWe will continue to monitor the situation and update our readers as soon as Fraport Greece or the airlines confirm that the runway has reopened and normal operations resume. We wish everyone travelling today a safe journey and thank passengers for their patience while airport staff manage this unexpected situation. If you would like to read more on this topic please click on the link below:- www.zakynthosinformer.com/blog/emergency-landing-for-hellenic-air-force-f-16-at-zakynthos-airport?fbclid=IwY2xjawS8euNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeG4aBuEe7xmkkZtYG41bzWBLJxFifs8goYGWC1vxstbbPxq47HTKpV89vwlI_aem_Gb5S07Ec7bJmCiGgBATajA |
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