What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

Travellers will need to book flights to Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they wish to fly to Athens. The Athens airport is 19,7 km from the city centre.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Athens is January . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R473, while return flights cost around R1 619.

How much is a return flight to Athens?

A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 25 minutes).

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0,0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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Flights to Athens in 2025

Return from	R9 573
One-way from	R5 023
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 175

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64h 45m total
Johannesburg to Athens

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1 stop27h 25mSWISS

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Tue 9/98:20JNB - ATH

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Wed 14/519:00JNB - ATH

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Sat 6/919:35ATH - JNB

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Wed 9/723:10ATH - JNB

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Deal found 24/3R15 598

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Fri 6/619:35JNB - ATH

1 stop37h 20mSWISS

Tue 24/66:55ATH - JNB

1 stop27h 25mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R9 573

Sun 18/59:50JNB - ATH

1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways

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Mon 19/520:00ATH - JNB

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Sun 18/517:55JNB - ATH

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Mon 2/63:55ATH - JNB

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Sun 18/518:50JNB - ATH

1 stop27h 25mAir France

Sat 24/53:25ATH - JNB

2 stops18h 55mAir France

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Wed 4/623:15JNB - ATH

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/63:25ATH - JNB

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 8/623:15JNB - ATH

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Mon 23/66:00ATH - JNB

1 stop16h 20mKLM

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Tue 9/98:20JNB - ATH

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Thu 18/98:10ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air

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Wed 14/519:00JNB - ATH

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Wed 21/516:25ATH - JNB

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Fri 29/821:45JNB - ATH

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Sat 6/919:35ATH - JNB

1 stop12h 35mEgyptair

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Tue 24/622:20JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Wed 9/723:10ATH - JNB

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R15 598

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Wed 14/56:55ATH - JNB

1 stop27h 25mSWISS

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Fri 4/49:50JNB - ATH

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Wed 14/519:30ATH - JNB

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Wed 2/413:55JNB - ATH

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Fri 6/6

19:35-9:55

1 stop37h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 24/6

6:55-9:20

1 stop27h 25m

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JNB - ATH

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Sun 18/5

9:50-6:10

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Tue 3/6

13:55-8:20

1 stop19h 25m

R9 646

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

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Sun 11/5

13:55-7:00

1 stop16h 05m

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20:00-16:10

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R10 174

JohannesburgAthens

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17:55-3:05

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Athens Eleftherios V.

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R10 265

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18:50-23:15

1 stop27h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/5

3:25-21:20

2 stops18h 55m

R10 520

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

23:15-1:20

1 stop25h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 13/6

3:25-21:20

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R11 302

JohannesburgAthens

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Sun 8/6

23:15-1:20

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/6

6:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

R12 467

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

8:20-21:45

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/9

8:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

R12 686

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:00-15:35

2 stops19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/5

16:25-8:35

2 stops17h 10m

R12 813

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/8

21:45-21:55

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Athens Eleftherios V.

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19:35-7:10

1 stop12h 35m

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When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Athens takes 16 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways

From R526

Ethiopian Air

From R549

Etihad Airways

From R584

Emirates

From R746

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are SWISS, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.

Rainfall in Athens by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Athens by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 319 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 569 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 539 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 176 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

FAQs about flying to Athens

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?
Travellers will need to book flights to Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they wish to fly to Athens. The Athens airport is 19,7 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Athens?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?
Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R473, while return flights cost around R1 619.
How much is a return flight to Athens?
A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.
Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 25 minutes).
Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?
Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0,0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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