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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Athens?

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We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Question 2

Can I find flights to Athens with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Athens which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Athens?

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Once all potential Athens flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to Athens right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Athens and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

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Most flyers found that booking tickets 42 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R11 418.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Athens?

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Those flying to Athens could potentially find better pricing at Ermoupoli Syros Island Airport (124 km from Athens city centre), Skiros Airport (128 km from Athens city centre), Skiathos Airport (134 km from Athens city centre), Mikonos Airport (155 km from Athens city centre) or Paleochori Milos Airport (158 km from Athens city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Question 7

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Athens?

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Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens is Mikonos Airport where the average price is R6 688. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 8

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Athens?

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In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Athens for R1 335/person, which is 80% cheaper than the average flight to Athens. To find the cheapest price to Athens from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 9

Which airlines fly to Athens?

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Qatar Airways is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Athens. Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are also popular choices when flying to Athens from South Africa. Most major airlines flying from South Africa to Athens will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Question 10

Emirates Flights to Athens

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Emirates operates around 11 flights into Athens in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Rhodes Diagoras, with the best return Emirates deal found being R11 233 (Cape Town Intl to Athens). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 542 reviews on momondo.

Question 11

Aegean Airlines Flights to Athens

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Another popular choice for flights to Athens is Aegean Airlines (8,1/10, 857 reviews). Most Aegean Airlines flights landing in Athens will be arriving from Thessaloniki Makedonia, but there are 55 Aegean Airlines flights to Athens from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Aegean Airlines deal found on momondo this week was R15 126 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens, return).

Question 12

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

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Prices for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 13

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

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There are 16 operators available for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport as of March 2026.

Question 14

How old do you have to be to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

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Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

Question 15

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around R11 418 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Athens from South Africa for as low as R11 373 on momondo.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

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The cheapest month to fly to Athens from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 867, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Athens in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 985.

Question 18

How long does it take to fly to Athens?

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Flight times from South Africa to Athens vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into Athens Eleftherios V. (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 14h 30m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Athens is flying from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V., which will take roughly 16h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	14% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens costs on average just R9 867 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	12% more expensive	It costs about R12 811 for flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	451% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R5 026
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 257
Fastest flight time	18h 30m
Popular in	July

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