What are the most popular cities to visit in Greece?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Greece is Athens, which is visited about 69% more often than any other city in Greece. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Mykonos and Thera.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Greece?

On average, it takes 14h 35m to fly from South Africa to Greece if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Athens Eleftherios V. (the most popular airport in Greece). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Athens Eleftherios V., then the flight time is around 15h 10m.

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Flights to Athens

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Austrian Airlines

Feb 5

JNB

16h 55m

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Feb 9

ATH

20h 05m

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JNB

R9 449

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Lufthansa

Mar 9

JNB

20h 50m

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ATH

Mar 21

ATH

18h 55m

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JNB

R9 550

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Qatar Airways

Mar 24

JNB

29h 15m

1 stop

ATH

Mar 26

ATH

26h 45m

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JNB

R9 567

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Lufthansa

Mar 9

JNB

20h 50m

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ATH

Mar 22

ATH

19h 30m

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JNB

R9 635

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Etihad Airways

Jan 19

JNB

19h 50m

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ATH

Feb 1

ATH

19h 10m

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JNB

R9 652

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SWISS

Jan 25

CPT

15h 10m

1 stop

ATH

Feb 1

ATH

17h 10m

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CPT

R9 652

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Etihad Airways

Jan 19

JNB

32h 45m

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ATH

Feb 1

ATH

19h 10m

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JNB

R9 702

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 15

JNB

16h 35m

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ATH

Mar 22

ATH

21h 25m

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JNB

R9 973

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Etihad Airways

Feb 18

JNB

39h 00m

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ATH

Feb 25

ATH

43h 40m

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JNB

R9 990

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 11

JNB

14h 35m

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ATH

Mar 24

ATH

13h 25m

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JNB

R10 007

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 25

JNB

26h 10m

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ATH

Feb 1

ATH

20h 05m

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JNB

R10 024

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Qatar Airways

Apr 13

JNB

17h 10m

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ATH

Apr 27

ATH

30h 40m

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JNB

R10 091

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Flights to Mykonos

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Emirates

Jun 8

JNB

23h 45m

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JMK

Jun 11

JMK

22h 30m

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JNB

R14 740

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Emirates

Jun 8

JNB

26h 55m

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Jun 11

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28h 30m

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Emirates

Jun 8

JNB

36h 00m

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Jun 11

JMK

20h 25m

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Emirates

Jun 8

JNB

26h 55m

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Jun 11

JMK

38h 30m

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R16 768

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British Airways

Jun 8

JNB

18h 20m

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JMK

Jun 11

JMK

17h 55m

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JNB

R17 106

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British Airways

Jun 8

JNB

17h 00m

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Jun 11

JMK

17h 55m

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JNB

R17 224

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Emirates

May 18

DUR

21h 25m

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May 22

JMK

26h 45m

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R18 424

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Emirates

May 18

DUR

21h 25m

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JMK

May 22

JMK

26h 45m

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R18 543

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Etihad Airways

Dec 26

JNB

25h 25m

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JMK

Jan 2

JMK

47h 50m

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JNB

R20 892

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 26

JNB

38h 21m

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JMK

Jan 2

JMK

37h 35m

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R28 178

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Flights to Thera

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Emirates

Jun 9

JNB

25h 55m

2 stops

JTR

Jun 13

JTR

40h 35m

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JNB

R15 145

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Emirates

Jun 9

JNB

20h 10m

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JTR

Jun 13

JTR

27h 10m

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JNB

R15 247

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British Airways

Jun 9

JNB

19h 45m

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JTR

Jun 13

JTR

37h 35m

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JNB

R17 596

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British Airways

Jun 9

JNB

19h 45m

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Jun 13

JTR

37h 35m

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JNB

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Etihad Airways

Apr 18

JNB

48h 05m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

48h 50m

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JNB

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 18

JNB

23h 35m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

17h 10m

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JNB

R22 769

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British Airways

Apr 18

JNB

19h 45m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

19h 35m

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R33 164

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 25

CPT

46h 35m

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CFU

Feb 1

CFU

58h 55m

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CPT

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Emirates

May 18

CPT

29h 15m

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CFU

May 21

CFU

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Emirates

May 18

CPT

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CFU

May 21

CFU

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British Airways

May 18

CPT

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CFU

May 21

CFU

22h 35m

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British Airways

May 18

CPT

19h 35m

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CFU

May 21

CFU

22h 35m

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British Airways

May 18

CPT

24h 35m

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CFU

May 21

CFU

20h 55m

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CPT

R21 129

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British Airways

May 18

CPT

24h 35m

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CFU

May 21

CFU

20h 55m

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CPT

R21 264

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 25

CPT

43h 25m

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CFU

Feb 1

CFU

45h 25m

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CPT

R21 332

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19:45 - 12:40

JNB

ATH

16h 55m2 stops

13:25 - 9:30

ATH

JNB

20h 05m2 stops

R9 449Austrian Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

19:45 - 16:35

JNB

ATH

20h 50m1 stop

14:35 - 9:30

ATH

JNB

18h 55m1 stop

R9 550Lufthansa

Mon, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 21

12:45 - 18:00

JNB

ATH

29h 15m1 stop

12:40 - 15:25

ATH

JNB

26h 45m1 stop

R9 567Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 24 - Thu, Mar 26

19:45 - 16:35

JNB

ATH

20h 50m1 stop

14:00 - 9:30

ATH

JNB

19h 30m1 stop

R9 635Lufthansa

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 22

23:00 - 13:35

JNB

ATH

14h 35m1 stop

14:30 - 3:55

ATH

JNB

13h 25m1 stop

R10 007Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24

17:15 - 8:40

CPT

SKG

15h 25m1 stop

21:45 - 11:50

SKG

CPT

14h 05m1 stop

R10 395Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

19:10 - 8:40

JNB

SKG

13h 30m1 stop

21:45 - 10:50

SKG

JNB

13h 05m1 stop

R11 951Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

19:10 - 15:05

DUR

ATH

19h 55m1 stop

18:00 - 17:10

ATH

DUR

23h 10m1 stop

R12 576Emirates

Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

19:10 - 15:05

DUR

ATH

19h 55m1 stop

18:00 - 17:10

ATH

DUR

23h 10m1 stop

R12 593Emirates

Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

12:25 - 11:10

DUR

ATH

22h 45m2 stops

12:40 - 15:35

ATH

DUR

26h 55m3 stops

R15 906Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

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Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:45-12:40

2 stops16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/2

13:25-9:30

2 stops20h 05m

R9 449

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-16:35

1 stop20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 21/3

14:35-9:30

1 stop18h 55m

R9 550

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-18:00

1 stop29h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 26/3

12:40-15:25

1 stop26h 45m

R9 567

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-16:35

1 stop20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/3

14:00-9:30

1 stop19h 30m

R9 635

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 24/3

14:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R10 007

Cape TownThessaloniki

CPT - SKG

CPTSKG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

17:15-8:40

1 stop15h 25m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Mon 26/1

21:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

R10 395

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-8:40

1 stop13h 30m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Mon 26/1

21:45-10:50

1 stop13h 05m

R11 951

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

19:10-15:05

1 stop19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/2

18:00-17:10

1 stop23h 10m

R12 576

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

19:10-15:05

1 stop19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/2

18:00-17:10

1 stop23h 10m

R12 593

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

12:25-11:10

2 stops22h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/2

12:40-15:35

3 stops26h 55m

R15 906

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Greece flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Greece?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Greece from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Greece. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Greece on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Greece

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Cheap Greece flight deals and tips

Summary info about Greece flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 970
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 449
Fastest flight time	13h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Greece from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 970 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).

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The best round-trip flight price to Greece from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 449 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).

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The fastest flight to Greece from South Africa takes 13h 35m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Thessaloniki Makedonia).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Greece

What is the best airport to land at to visit Acropolis?

Flying into Athens Airport is typically the best way to visit Acropolis, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Greece?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Greece are:
R433 per person with Emirates
R946 per person with Volotea
R987 per person with Ryanair

Which airlines fly to Greece?

There are a total of 14 airlines that operate flight routes to Greece, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 42% of those flying into Greece choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Greece to fly to?

Athens Eleftherios V. is the most popular airport in Greece to fly to, with 50% of all users travelling to Greece opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Athens, which is the city in Greece that is closest to Athens Eleftherios V., then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Greece?

Consider booking a flight to Greece on a Wednesday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Monday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Greece on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Greece?

Prices for flights to Greece are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Greece?

There are 22 operators available for flights to Greece as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Greece?

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 Greece.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Greece?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Greece 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 Greece. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

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

Finding the right flight to Greece is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Greece quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. All flights to Greece on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Greece?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Greece.

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

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