Access

By Plane: Zakynthos has an airport that receives flights from Athens and Thessaloniki with intermediate stops in Corfu and Kefallonia; the frequency of the itineraries varies depending on the season. The airport also receives many charter flights from other European cities.
Airport: (+30) 26950 29503
 
By Boat: You can approach Zakynthos by boat from the port of Kyllini located in the western Peloponnese in the Prefecture of Ilia, 80km from Patra. The journey takes about 1 hour. Zakynthos has also a ferry link with Kefallonia from the port of Agios Nikolaos, while the journey takes about 1 hour. During August, there is also a ferry link with Brindisi in Italy. The frequency of the itineraries varies depending on the season.
Shore Patrol of Zante: (+30) 26950 28117
Shore Patrol of Kyllini: (+30) 26230 92211
 
By Car: You can drive to the port of Kyllini in the western Peloponnese, in the prefecture of Ilia and then take the ferry to Zakynthos (290km approximately from Athens and 77km from Patra).

By Bus: There are also buses that depart from main boroughs and arrive in the bus station of Zakynthos. Therefore, the island has a bus connection with Athens (5 hours including the ferry), Patra (2 hours including the ferry), Thessaloniki (this itinerary stops in Larissa, Lamia and Korinthos), Ioannina etc.
Bus station Zakynthos: (+30) 26950 22255, 42 Filitas Street
Bus station Patra: (+30) 2610 220993
Bus station Athens: (+30) 210 5129432, 100 Kifissou Street
Bus station Thessaloniki: (+30) 2310 595417
Bus station Larissa: (+30) 2410 551133
Bus station Lamia: (+30) 22310 51345
 
Domestic transportation

If you do not have your own vehicle, you will find several car and motorcycle rental companies for your perambulation on the island. You can also take the interurban buses, which have frequent itineraries to the most significant places of the island, or a taxi.

Marinas: If you are visiting Zakynthos by your own boat, you can berth it at the main port of Zakynthos, where you can replenish it with fuel and anything else you might need. Moreover, a marina is being constructed, which is not finished yet (or at least when this article was written).  Other anchorages, depending on the weather, can be found in Agios Nikolaos, Keri, Navagio, Porto Vromi and Strofadia.
 
Useful telephone numbers
 
Health service
First Aids: (+30) 26950 23166
General Hospital of Zakynthos, Agios Dionisios: (+30) 26953 60500
Health Center Kallithea: (+30) 26950 85131
Health Center Pantokratoras: (+30) 26950 51210
Rural Practice Volimes: (+30) 26950 31055
Rural Practice Kalipado: (+30) 26950 61301
Rural Practice Macherado: (+30) 26950 92217
Rural Practice Agios Leontas: (+30) 26950 48640
Rural Practice Agia Marina: (+30) 26950 22726
Rural Practice Argasi: (+30) 26950 44119
Rural Practice Planos: (+30) 26950 44323
Municipality Police Authorities
Municipality of Zakynthos: (+30) 26953 61300
Police Authorities
Police Station: (+30) 26950 24480
Tourist Police: (+30) 26950 27367
Port Authorities
Port of Zante: (+30) 26950 28117
Port of Kyllini: (+30) 26230 92211
Fire Service, Forestry
Fire Service: (+30) 26950 22199
Forestry: (+30) 26950 41125
Transportation
Bus station of Zakynthos: (+30) 26950 22255
Airport: (+30) 26950 29503
Radio Taxi: (+30) 26950 48400
Other
Tourist Information: (+30) 26950 22518