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 630.

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.

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

Ethiopian Air is the most popular carrier 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.

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 916 Cheap Flights from Athens to Cape Town in 2026

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17:20 - 10:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 697Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 14

14:30 - 7:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 063Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 14

15:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

35h 00m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R12 223Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

15:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 972Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 16

14:30 - 7:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 12:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

27h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich

R12 987Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 14

14:35 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 163Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

15:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 258Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

15:20 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 386Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

13:55 - 17:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 35m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:15 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

26h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

R13 513SWISS

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

14:35 - 13:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 593Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 21

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15:20 - 14:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

0:10 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

31h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Rome Fiumicino

R11 744Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

15:20 - 13:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 685Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

15:20 - 14:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 701Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

15:20 - 13:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 732Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

15:20 - 13:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 796Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

15:20 - 14:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:45 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

24h 40m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Zurich Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

R14 167Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

17:25 - 21:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 1:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 246KLM

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

18:35 - 21:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 1:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 581Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

18:35 - 21:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

23:00 - 23:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 091Air France

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

15:20 - 8:15ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

0:10 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

31h 45m3 stops London Gatwick Barcelona-El Prat Rome Fiumicino

R15 171Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

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Lufthansa flights from Athens to Cape Town

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Lufthansa

Nov 26

ATH17:20Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 14

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

ATH1:30Athens Eleftherios V.

R11 697

Lufthansa

Nov 26

ATH14:30Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 10m

2 stops

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Dec 14

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

ATH1:30Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 063

Lufthansa

Feb 11

ATH12:55Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 40m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Feb 21

CPT15:55Cape Town Intl

20h 10m

2 stops

ATH12:05Athens Eleftherios V.

R15 537

Ethiopian Air flights from Athens to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Athens to Cape Town flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Sept 10

ATH15:20Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 10m

1 stop

CPT13:30Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

ATH14:35Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 685

Ethiopian Air

Sept 7

ATH15:20Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 50m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

ATH14:35Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 701

Ethiopian Air

Sept 10

ATH15:20Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 10m

1 stop

CPT13:30Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

ATH14:35Athens Eleftherios V.

R12 732

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AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 26/11

17:20-10:35

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

9:30-1:30

1 stop16h 00m

R11 697

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 26/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

9:30-1:30

1 stop16h 00m

R12 063

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/10

15:20-13:00

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

0:10-12:10

2 stops35h 00m

R12 223

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/10

15:20-13:00

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:50-14:35

1 stop23h 45m

R12 972

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 26/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

9:30-12:55

2 stops27h 25m

R12 987

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/11

14:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

15:10-13:35

1 stop22h 25m

R13 163

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 17/10

15:20-13:00

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

13:50-13:35

1 stop23h 45m

R13 258

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

15:20-13:00

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:10-14:35

1 stop22h 25m

R13 386

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/11

13:55-17:30

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

14:15-16:50

2 stops26h 35m

R13 513

AthensCape Town

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/2

14:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/2

13:50-13:35

1 stop23h 45m

R13 593

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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 32% 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 September 2026, prices for Athens to Cape Town flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R6 916
Fastest flight time	22h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Athens in the past 72 hours is R6 916. The best return flight deal from Athens to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 697.

The fastest flight from Athens to Cape Town takes 22h 20m

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 22h 20m, 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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