How long does it take to fly to Athens?

Flight times from South Africa to Athens vary, but if you’re flying out of Cape Town and flying into Athens (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 14h on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Athens is flying from Johannesburg to Athens, which will take roughly 14h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to Athens?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Athens from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Athens. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Athens on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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23:00 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:20 - 3:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 192Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 3

23:00 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:20 - 3:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 242Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 3

9:50 - 11:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

6:40 - 8:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 840Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

9:50 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

6:40 - 8:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 857Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19

13:45 - 11:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:20 - 3:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 488Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 2

19:40 - 1:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

14:40 - 11:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R10 804Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19

23:59 - 1:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:45 - 11:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 004KLM

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

19:40 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:40 - 22:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R11 020Air France

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

12:35 - 11:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:20 - 10:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 054Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

19:40 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

6:10 - 22:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R11 054KLM

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19

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9:50 - 5:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:05 - 8:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 724Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 11:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:05 - 8:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 923Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

23:59 - 1:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:10 - 11:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 004KLM

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

23:59 - 1:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

5:55 - 11:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 004KLM

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

0:55 - 12:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

35h 20m1 stop Istanbul

13:05 - 23:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R12 782Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

0:55 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

13h 45m1 stop Istanbul

21:50 - 23:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R12 799Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

8:30 - 13:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:10 - 9:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 865Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

9:50 - 15:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

9:50 - 8:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m2 stops Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 098Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

12:35 - 11:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:20 - 17:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 178Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

12:35 - 11:10CPT Cape Town Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:20 - 17:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 178Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

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Nov 15

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m

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ATH11:10Athens Eleftherios V.

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14h 35m

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Nov 12

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

22h 35m

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21h 10m

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Nov 12

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22h 35m

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ATH13:20Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 10m

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Nov 1

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

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ATH5:25Athens Eleftherios V.

Nov 16

ATH13:05Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 724

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Nov 21

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

1 stop

ATH11:25Athens Eleftherios V.

Nov 28

ATH6:40Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 45m

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JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Nov 6

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

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Sun 29/11

23:00-13:35

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Sun 29/11

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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1 stop13h 35m

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Sat 21/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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6:40-8:25

1 stop25h 45m

R9 840

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/11

6:40-8:25

1 stop25h 45m

R9 857

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

13:45-11:10

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/12

13:20-3:55

1 stop14h 35m

R10 488

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:40-1:20

2 stops29h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/11

14:40-11:25

1 stop20h 45m

R10 804

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

23:59-1:20

1 stop25h 21m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/11

13:45-11:25

2 stops21h 40m

R11 004

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 24/11

14:40-22:00

2 stops31h 20m

R11 020

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-11:10

1 stop22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/11

13:20-10:30

1 stop21h 10m

R11 054

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:40-16:30

2 stops20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/11

6:10-22:00

1 stop15h 50m

R11 054

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 173, 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 South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 488.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around R10 914 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 South Africa for as low as R10 206 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Athens from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 818. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Athens found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 192.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Athens takes 14h 00m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Athens. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Athens.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom R7 980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 2 114 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 558	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 632	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 905	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 294 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 458 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 453	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 597 reviews	Search KLM flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 813	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 691 reviews	Search Emirates flights
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