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R1 079+ Cheap flights from Athens

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ATH — JNB
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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What to know about flights from Athens

Discover essential information about flights departing from Athens, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Athens airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R599

Cheapest airline

Aegean Airlines

Most popular destination

Thera Santorini (JTR)

Good round-trip deal

R2 834 or less

Good one-way deal

R924 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Athens Eleftherios V. is currently to Thera Santorini.
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On average, Aegean Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Athens Eleftherios V. (avg. price of R1 893).
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Thera Santorini (JTR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Athens Eleftherios V. (average return price of R1 874).
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Cheapest flights from Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Thu 2/103:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/1017:55JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/8R8 933
Thu 11/98:10ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/914:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8R9 588
Thu 4/127:10ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/128:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8R9 994
Tue 16/90:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/1014:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R10 454
Tue 16/90:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/1014:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R10 507
Thu 18/90:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/1014:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R10 914
Sat 13/98:10ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/1014:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R11 321
Tue 9/98:10ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/922:50JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R11 339
Sat 13/98:10ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 22/1014:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R11 374
Mon 1/1212:50ATH - JNB
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Mon 8/1219:45JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 26/8R11 463
Thu 18/90:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/1014:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R11 675
Fri 10/1021:00ATH - CPT
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1023:55CPT - ATH
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 382

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Find flights departing from Athens that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 27 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/10

22:00-10:35

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

17:55-8:55

1 stop14h 00m

R8 933

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/9

8:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R9 588

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/12

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

8:20-20:45

1 stop12h 25m

R9 994

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 16/9

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 454

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 16/9

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

14:30-3:40

1 stop13h 10m

R10 454

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/9

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

14:30-3:40

1 stop13h 10m

R10 914

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/9

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 914

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 13/9

8:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

14:30-3:40

1 stop13h 10m

R11 321

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/10

21:00-20:55

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

23:55-11:30

1 stop34h 35m

R12 382

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/11

7:05-7:30

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

9:25-0:35

1 stop15h 10m

R12 506

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Best time to book a flight from Athens

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Travel insights for flights from Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Athens to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens (average of R8 279). Flying from Athens in August will prove the most costly (average of R12 435). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Athens?

When flying from Athens check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Sky Express
Sky Express
From R99
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
From R84
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R520
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R511

What are popular destinations to fly to from Athens?

From Athens you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Rome (362 flights per day), Istanbul (177 flights per day) and Parikia (172 flights per day).

Santorini
Santorini
From R34
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl
From R97

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Athens?

The cheapest city to fly to from Athens is Santorini, with prices starting at R599. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Santorini
Santorini
From R34
Sofia
Sofia
From R42
Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Belgrade Nikola Tesla
From R53

Airline reviews for flights from Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Athens. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from Athens. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 607 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 957 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
845 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Athens. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Athens?

    The most selected flight destinations from Athens for the current month are Chania, Cairo, Corfu. While Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Budapest, Chania are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Athens for as low as R599 to Thera (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R4 617 to fly from Athens.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Athens to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Volotea, Ryanair, and Aegean Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Athens. Here are some options available: Volotea flights from Athens to Thera Santorini (R1 003). Ryanair flights from Athens to Thera Santorini (R1 333). Aegean Airlines flights from Athens to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias (R1 492).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Athens?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Athens are below:
    Athens Eleftherios V. to Vienna from R8 181
    Athens Eleftherios V. to Rhodes from R12 435
    Athens Eleftherios V. to Rome Fiumicino Airport from R16 555

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Athens?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Athens to anywhere, put Abu Dhabi on your list as prices start at R175 806 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens?

    April is currently the cheapest month to fly from Athens. At this moment in time August 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.

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