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.

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.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average return price of R9 845.

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 34% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to Athens?

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 35% 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.

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

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

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

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

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

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.

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

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.

R6 160 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Athens in 2026

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Athens

Round-trip

One-way

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

9:25 - 0:35

CPT

ATH

15h 10m1 stop

13:45 - 7:30

ATH

CPT

17h 45m1 stop

R9 372SWISS

Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24

9:30 - 16:40

CPT

ATH

31h 10m2 stops

7:05 - 7:30

ATH

CPT

24h 25m1 stop

R9 751SWISS

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

9:25 - 12:55

CPT

ATH

27h 30m1 stop

17:40 - 7:30

ATH

CPT

37h 50m1 stop

R9 784SWISS

Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

9:25 - 0:35

CPT

ATH

15h 10m1 stop

7:05 - 14:35

ATH

CPT

31h 30m2 stops

R10 031SWISS

Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26

19:00 - 18:00

CPT

ATH

23h 00m1 stop

12:40 - 10:30

ATH

CPT

21h 50m1 stop

R10 114Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23

9:25 - 0:35

CPT

ATH

15h 10m1 stop

17:40 - 14:35

ATH

CPT

20h 55m2 stops

R10 229SWISS

Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24

19:30 - 18:30

CPT

ATH

22h 00m1 stop

12:05 - 10:20

ATH

CPT

23h 15m1 stop

R10 443Qatar Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Sep 8

15:20 - 1:40

CPT

ATH

34h 20m2 stops

17:25 - 11:00

ATH

CPT

17h 35m1 stop

R10 476Lufthansa

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23

12:35 - 11:10

CPT

ATH

22h 35m1 stop

19:00 - 17:30

ATH

CPT

22h 30m1 stop

R10 558Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

9:30 - 13:30

CPT

ATH

28h 00m2 stops

17:40 - 15:15

ATH

CPT

21h 35m2 stops

R10 624Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Athens

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Athens flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Mar 19

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

ATH11:10Athens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH13:55Athens Eleftherios V.

28h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

R10 328

Qatar Airways

Jun 15

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

ATH18:30Athens Eleftherios V.

Sept 8

ATH12:05Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 15m

1 stop

CPT10:20Cape Town Intl

R10 443

Qatar Airways

Jun 15

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

ATH18:30Athens Eleftherios V.

Sept 7

ATH13:55Athens Eleftherios V.

28h 35m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R10 476

Lufthansa flights from Cape Town to Athens

Our best Lufthansa deals on Cape Town to Athens flight tickets

Lufthansa

Jan 26

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

44h 40m

2 stops

ATH12:00Athens Eleftherios V.

Feb 2

ATH14:15Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 10m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

R10 723

Lufthansa

Apr 23

CPT14:15Cape Town Intl

19h 40m

2 stops

ATH10:55Athens Eleftherios V.

Apr 30

ATH15:45Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 40m

2 stops

CPT10:25Cape Town Intl

R11 333

Lufthansa

Mar 19

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

19h 40m

2 stops

ATH1:40Athens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH15:45Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 40m

2 stops

CPT10:25Cape Town Intl

R12 024

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

9:25-0:35

1 stop15h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 24/2

13:45-7:30

1 stop17h 45m

R9 372

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

9:30-16:40

2 stops31h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 27/1

7:05-7:30

1 stop24h 25m

R9 751

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

9:25-12:55

1 stop27h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/1

17:40-7:30

1 stop37h 50m

R9 784

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

9:25-0:35

1 stop15h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/1

7:05-14:35

2 stops31h 30m

R10 031

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

19:00-18:00

1 stop23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/3

12:40-10:30

1 stop21h 50m

R10 114

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

9:25-0:35

1 stop15h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 24/2

17:40-14:35

2 stops20h 55m

R10 229

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-18:30

1 stop22h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/9

12:05-10:20

1 stop23h 15m

R10 443

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

15:20-1:40

2 stops34h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/3

17:25-11:00

1 stop17h 35m

R10 476

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

12:35-11:10

1 stop22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/3

19:00-17:30

1 stop22h 30m

R10 558

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

9:30-13:30

2 stops28h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 27/1

17:40-15:15

2 stops21h 35m

R10 624

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Athens

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Stopovers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from Cape Town is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 773, 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 448.

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

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 R12 886 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 700 on momondo.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Cape Town to Athens flights are approximately 36% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Athens

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Athens according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated return price

Cheap Cape Town to Athens (CPT to ATH) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Athens

Fastest flight time	18h 20m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Athens takes 18h 20m

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

Search flight deals

How far is Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
There are 8009,1 km between Cape Town Intl and Athens Eleftherios V.. By plane, this route typically takes 18h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
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.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
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.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Athens?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Athens, the leading airline is Qatar Airways, making up 29% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Turkish Airlines with 26%, Ethiopian Air with 17%, and Emirates with 14%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Athens with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom R7 110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 846 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 131	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 705 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 938 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 702 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 562	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 434 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 859	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 154 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 293	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 462 reviews	Search Emirates flights

Glyfada

Agia Marina

Aegina

Piraeus

Chalcis

Hydra

Why use momondo?

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

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Cape Town to Athens. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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

Flights from Cape Town to Athens with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cape Town to Athens?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Cape Town and Athens by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Cape Town to Athens flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

An easier way to manage your Athens trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Tue 10/2

Tue 17/2

Email me momondo's favourite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to Greece

Fly your favourite airline to Athens

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Athens from R6 160

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Athens departing on 11/3. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Athens

Cheap return flights

Cheap one-way flights

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Athens

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Athens flight tickets

Lufthansa flights from Cape Town to Athens

Our best Lufthansa deals on Cape Town to Athens flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Athens that are best for you.

See travel insights to Athens from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Athens

What is the cheapest month to fly 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 January 2026, prices for Cape Town to Athens flights are approximately 36% 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 is the most popular carrier 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: 34% 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average return price of R9 845.

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.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Athens

Cheap Cape Town to Athens (CPT to ATH) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Athens

Fastest flight time

Direct flights

How far is Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?

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

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

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

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

What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Athens?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Athens with momondo

Travelling to a place near Athens?

Why use momondo?

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights from Cape Town to Athens?

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

An easier way to manage your Athens trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to Greece

Fly your favourite airline to Athens

Airlines are sorted and displayed according to clicks in the past 7 days on momondo