What is the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Europe?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Europe . At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Austrian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Europe.

How much is a return flight to Southeast Europe?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Europe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 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.).

R7 835+ Flights to Southeast Europe

Flights to Southeast Europe in 2025

Return from	R8 886
One-way from	R9 402
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 711

SWISS
10/3-17/3
2 total stops
34h 35m total
Johannesburg to Athens

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34h 10m total
Johannesburg to Southeast Europe

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Thu 6/320:25JNB - SKG

1 stop20h 20mSWISS

Thu 20/314:05SKG - JNB

1 stop20h 20mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R8 332

Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/317:40ATH - JNB

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R8 886

Thu 6/320:25JNB - ATH

2 stops38h 20mSWISS

Wed 19/314:55ATH - JNB

2 stops19h 30mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 162

Mon 10/320:25JNB - BEG

1 stop23h 45mSWISS

Tue 22/49:25BEG - JNB

1 stop23h 55mSWISS

Deal found 21/2R9 383

Mon 10/320:25JNB - BEG

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/417:10BEG - JNB

2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2R9 604

Thu 6/38:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/30:05ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R9 844

Tue 25/28:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 3/313:15ATH - JNB

1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R10 047

Sun 11/59:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways

Mon 19/519:30ATH - JNB

2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R10 194

Mon 10/319:35JNB - BEG

2 stops22h 10mLufthansa

Tue 22/417:10BEG - JNB

2 stops15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 21/2R10 434

Mon 10/319:35JNB - BEG

2 stops15h 50mAustrian Airlines

Tue 22/411:05BEG - JNB

2 stops45h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 452

Sun 18/517:55JNB - ATH

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 25/53:55ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 563

Tue 27/523:15JNB - ATH

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Tue 10/66:00ATH - JNB

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Deal found 20/2R10 766

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Thu 6/320:25JNB - SKG

1 stop20h 20mSWISS

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1 stop20h 20mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R8 332

Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/317:40ATH - JNB

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R8 886

Thu 6/38:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/30:05ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/2R9 844

Sun 2/313:20JNB - ATH

1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 9/313:15ATH - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R10 084

Sun 11/59:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways

Mon 19/519:30ATH - JNB

2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/2R10 194

Mon 10/319:35JNB - BEG

2 stops22h 10mLufthansa

Tue 22/417:10BEG - JNB

2 stops15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 21/2R10 434

Mon 10/319:35JNB - BEG

2 stops15h 50mAustrian Airlines

Tue 22/411:05BEG - JNB

2 stops45h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 452

Mon 10/319:05JNB - ATH

1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/33:20ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R10 545

Tue 27/523:15JNB - ATH

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Tue 10/66:00ATH - JNB

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Deal found 20/2R10 766

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1 stop31h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 20/2R14 822

Sun 13/719:25JNB - SPU

1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways

Mon 21/711:45SPU - JNB

1 stop19h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2R15 172

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Mon 3/313:15ATH - JNB

1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways

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1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R12 941

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Deal found 20/2R10 545

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Deal found 20/2R18 748

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1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R11 706

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Deal found 20/2R42 732

Thu 6/320:25JNB - ATH

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Wed 19/314:55ATH - JNB

2 stops19h 30mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R9 162

Thu 6/38:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/30:05ATH - JNB

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Deal found 20/2R9 844

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Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH

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Mon 17/317:40ATH - JNB

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Deal found 20/2R8 886

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Mon 21/49:50JNB - OTP

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R9 402

Sat 5/423:15JNB - SPU

1 stop23h 55mKLM

Deal found 21/2R11 669

Sun 20/43:10JNB - OTP

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Deal found 20/2R12 167

Sat 5/414:30JNB - SPU

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Deal found 21/2R13 291

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JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-16:45

1 stop20h 20m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Thu 20/3

14:05-10:25

1 stop20h 20m

R8 332

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-13:25

1 stop17h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

17:40-10:25

1 stop16h 45m

R8 886

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-10:45

2 stops38h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 19/3

14:55-10:25

2 stops19h 30m

R9 162

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:25-19:10

1 stop23h 45m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 22/4

9:25-9:20

1 stop23h 55m

R9 383

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:25-19:10

1 stop23h 45m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 22/4

17:10-8:35

2 stops15h 25m

R9 604

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

8:20-20:45

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/3

0:05-13:10

1 stop13h 05m

R9 844

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

13:20-11:45

1 stop22h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/3

13:15-9:25

1 stop20h 10m

R10 084

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-13:25

1 stop26h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/5

19:30-8:35

2 stops38h 05m

R10 194

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-16:45

2 stops22h 10m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 22/4

17:10-8:35

2 stops15h 25m

R10 434

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-10:25

2 stops15h 50m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 22/4

11:05-8:35

2 stops45h 30m

R10 452

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Best time to book a flight to Southeast Europe

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Travel insights for flights to Southeast Europe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Southeast Europe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Southeast Europe?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Southeast Europe takes 23 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southeast Europe are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

From R518

Turkish Airlines

From R591

Ethiopian Air

From R551

Emirates

From R740

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, 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 Southeast Europe

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Southeast Europe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

773 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 568 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Austrian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Europe.
How much is a return flight to Southeast Europe?
A return flight to Southeast Europe will typically cost around R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.
Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Europe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 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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When is the cheapest time to fly to Southeast Europe?

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

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Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Southeast Europe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

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