Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Athens to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 20m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Athens to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the lowest average return price of R11 928.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Athens Eleftherios V. to Cape Town Intl?

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Athens Eleftherios V. to Cape Town Intl

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Athens and Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Athens to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 50m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R6 979 Cheap Flights from Athens to Cape Town in 2026

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15:35 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

34h 40m2 stops London Gatwick Malaga

R12 372Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

6:55 - 20:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 45m1 stop Zurich

R12 454SWISS

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8

6:55 - 20:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 45m1 stop Zurich

R12 487SWISS

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8

7:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 585Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7

7:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 601Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7

15:35 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 25m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 634Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

7:20 - 14:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

31h 05m2 stops London Gatwick Larnaca

R12 715Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

14:50 - 22:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

56h 20m2 stops Luqa Malta Intl London Luton

0:10 - 20:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 748Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

7:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 6:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias

R12 879Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7

7:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 6:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias

R12 961Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7

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SWISS flights from Athens to Cape Town

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SWISS

Sept 25

ATH6:55Athens Eleftherios V.

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

Oct 8

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

ATH13:10Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 454

SWISS

Sept 25

ATH6:55Athens Eleftherios V.

15h 00m

1 stop

CPT20:55Cape Town Intl

Oct 8

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

ATH13:10Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 487

SWISS

Jan 19

ATH17:40Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 00m

1 stop

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

Feb 9

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

ATH16:50Athens Eleftherios V.

R13 059

Ethiopian Air flights from Athens to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 26

ATH14:35Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

ATH13:35Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 993

Ethiopian Air

Aug 24

ATH15:35Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

22h 25m

1 stop

ATH14:35Athens Eleftherios V.

R13 157

Ethiopian Air

Aug 20

ATH15:35Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Aug 24

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

22h 25m

1 stop

ATH14:35Athens Eleftherios V.

R13 173

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

15:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:10-11:50

2 stops34h 40m

R12 372

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AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/9

6:55-20:55

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:25-13:10

1 stop16h 45m

R12 454

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/9

6:55-20:55

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:25-13:10

1 stop16h 45m

R12 487

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/9

7:20-13:00

2 stops54h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

0:10-20:05

1 stop18h 55m

R12 585

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/9

7:20-13:00

2 stops54h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

0:10-20:05

1 stop18h 55m

R12 601

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

15:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:10-21:35

1 stop20h 25m

R12 634

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

7:20-14:10

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:10-8:15

2 stops31h 05m

R12 715

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 18/9

14:50-22:10

2 stops56h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

0:10-20:55

1 stop19h 45m

R12 748

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/9

7:20-13:00

2 stops54h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

0:10-6:55

2 stops29h 45m

R12 879

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/9

7:20-13:00

2 stops54h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

0:10-6:55

2 stops29h 45m

R12 961

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Athens, with most prices found around R0. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of July, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R0.

Can stopping save me money on Athens to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Athens to Cape Town flight.

How have Athens to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Athens to Cape Town flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	14h 15m
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The fastest flight from Athens to Cape Town takes 14h 15m

There are no direct flights from Athens to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Athens to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Athens to Cape Town

How far is Athens Eleftherios V. to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The distance between Athens Eleftherios V. and Cape Town Intl is about 8009,1 km. Flights usually cover this in 14h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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