Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Athens?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R12 611 to R16 015. The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 978.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from R12 611 to R16 015.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 978.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 26m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R9 318.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 38m.

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Athens?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Athens is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Cape Town to Athens in the evening for as low as R11 654. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Athens is at midday when prices are around R13 530.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from Cape Town is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 018, 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 Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 487.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Athens?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Athens from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R12 806. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R14 402. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Athens.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around R13 121 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 Cape Town for as low as R12 728 on momondo.

Question 11

Which airlines fly to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Athens from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Athens. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Athens on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Athens flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.

Question 14

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Athens?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Athens?

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

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

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Athens flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Which airlines fly to Athens?

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

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R9 318.

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

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 26m.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 38m.

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