Fraport Greece, the operator of 14 regional airports across Greece, has announced the fourth phase of runway renovation and reconstruction works at several airports, including Zakynthos (ZTH). As part of its ongoing multi-year upgrade program aimed at enhancing safety, infrastructure, and operational efficiency, Fraport will temporarily suspend runway operations at Zakynthos International Airport “Dionysios Solomos” from 2 February 2026 to 16 February 2026. The works will include runway resurfacing, reinforcement of safety zones, and infrastructure improvements to meet international aviation standards.
Located on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, the airport serves both domestic and international flights, especially during the busy summer season. During the scheduled closure, regular flights will be suspended or rerouted, although provisions may exist for emergency or special operations. These upgrades form part of Fraport Greece’s broader investment to modernize and improve passenger experience and safety across its network of airports, supported by national and EU funding. Travellers planning to visit Zakynthos around this period are advised to check with airlines for updated schedules and possible alternative travel arrangements.
Source:- Fraport Greece.

It’s been confirmed, that industrial action by the Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association will happen on October 1st, 2025.
 
The timing will be from 00:01 (one minute past midnight) to 24:00 (midnight) local time.
 
Flight schedules will be affected, so the advice is to keep an eye out for further updates and speak to your airline and travel companies for any disruption to your scheduled flight.
 
 
The official announcement says:
The Hellenic Air Traffic Controllers Association informs the public that the Board of Directors calls on its members to participate in the 24-hour strike of the A.D.E.D.Y. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 00:01 to 24:00.
 
During the strike, only the following categories of flights will be served, in order to ensure the basic needs of society as a whole:

• Flights that cross the Athens FIR

 

• Flights that transport Heads of State and Prime Ministers

 

• Air Force flights in the context of operational missions or scheduled exercises

 

• Flights of aircraft in a state of emergency or facing unusual situations

 

• Hospital flights

 

• Humanitarian aid flights

 

• Search and rescue flights

 

Other potential flight disruptions
Fraport Greece has also announced that, as of 25 September 2025, the number of planes allowed to enter Athens airspace have been reduced. This has been implemented by Air Traffic Control of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
 
These airspace restrictions might lead to delays in the current flight schedules. So once again the advice is to keep an eye out for further updates and all travellers speak to their airline and travel companies for any potential changes in scheduled flights.
 
As always keep an eye on our socials for updates.
 
​Source: Fraport and local news