Cheap flights from Cape Town to Athens from R12 704

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of R533). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R728). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve Cape Town to Athens flights?

  Cape Town only has one major airport, and that is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), situated around 20 km to the east of the city centre along the N2 freeway. The airport is either reached using the MyCITI bus rapid transit system, or via taxi or an e-haling service. Athens flight deals will always route you through CPT on your way to Athens International Airport Elefthérios Venizélos (ATH), which replaced the old Ellinikon International Airport in 2001 as the main airport to serve Greece. Athens Airport is the largest and the busiest in the country as well as the main hub of Aegan Airlines. The airport is around 35 km away from the city centre and can easily be reached via Athens Metro Line 3.

• Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Athens?

  Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Cape Town to Athens. However, you can find some flights on this route with just one stopover. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM are some of the airlines that offer one-stop flights to Athens from Cape Town. The stopovers are usually at those airlines' main hubs, so for example, Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and Amsterdam.

• What are the stopover options between Cape Town and Athens?

  Even though Athens is not yet connected, Cape Town Air Access has worked very well to create some strong direct links between Cape Town and the rest of the world, so if you’re looking to fly to Athens International Airport Elefthérios Venizélos, Athens, Greece, no fewer than four airlines can get you there: Qatar Airways via Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH), Emirates via Dubai International Airport (DXB), KLM via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam (AMS) and Ethiopian Airlines via Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa (ADD). Other stopovers on multiple-stop flights may include OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB), Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi (NBO) and Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv (TLV). Journey times with these stopovers generally ranges from about 12h to around 30h. Generally, flights from Cape Town to Athens with two stopovers tend to be cheaper than one-stop flights. It is possible, however, to find some one-stop flights at a more budget-friendly price.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

  As Greece is part of the European Union, South African passengers travelling to Athens will need to procure a Schengen visa for their passports, which needs to be valid for at least six months from departure date, and should have at least two blank pages where authorities can document entry/exit stamps. It's recommended to apply for a Schengen Visa at least a month in advance, as the processing time can take between two days and three weeks.

• Can I find flights from Cape Town to Athens for under R12 800 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Athens for under R12 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R12 704, but on average you can expect to pay R15 286.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens round-trip?

  Currently priced at R12 704, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Athens and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 967 and R14 097, respectively. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Athens?

  When booking a flight from Cape Town to Athens, you may want to consider flying on Aegean Airlines, Air France or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

• What does CPT to ATH mean?

  CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport, while ATH stands for Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

• Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Athens?

  Cape Town to Athens flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa most of the time. Cape Town to Athens flights stop in Doha the next most.

• Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Athens flights?

  Cape Town to Athens flights have a stopover in Dubai least often. Cape Town to Athens flights stopping in Istanbul are the next rarest.

• Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Athens flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Athens with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Athens flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Athens?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Athens?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Athens flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Cape Town to Athens flight deals updated?

  The Cape Town to Athens flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 9/5.