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R1 072+ Cheap flights from Athens

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ATH — JNB
Jul 17 — Jul 241
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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 12 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R438

Cheapest round-trip flight

R3 398

Cheapest airline

Aegean Airlines

Most popular destination

Istanbul (IST)

Good round-trip deal

R1 311 or less

Good one-way deal

R603 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Athens Eleftherios V. is currently to Thera Santorini.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens Eleftherios V. is currently to Larnaca.
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On average, Aegean Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Athens Eleftherios V. (avg. price of R2 165).
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Istanbul (IST) is currently the most popular flight destination from Athens Eleftherios V. (average return price of R8 534).
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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 12 July 2025.

Thu 21/88:10ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/98:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R8 287
Fri 31/1018:30ATH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1119:10JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R10 448
Tue 2/916:15ATH - JNB
2 stops41h 20mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/1019:00JNB - ATH
2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/7R11 983
Thu 21/87:25ATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/99:50JNB - ATH
2 stops26h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/7R12 466
Mon 1/93:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/1017:50JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R13 234
Fri 5/96:00ATH - CPT
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Sun 21/923:15CPT - ATH
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/7R13 519
Thu 4/915:05ATH - CPT
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/918:25CPT - ATH
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R13 877
Mon 1/93:25ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 10mAir France
Tue 7/1018:50JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 15mAir France
Deal found 10/7R14 002
Tue 2/917:25ATH - JNB
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Tue 7/1018:50JNB - ATH
2 stops20h 50mKLM
Deal found 10/7R14 073
Sat 30/80:20ATH - CPT
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/914:35CPT - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R14 127
Wed 1/1022:00ATH - CPT
1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/1016:35CPT - ATH
1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 394
Thu 4/93:25ATH - CPT
2 stops19h 00mAir France
Sun 21/923:15CPT - ATH
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/7R14 448

Find flights from Athens within your budget

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 12 July 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.

Thu 21/8

8:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

8:20-21:45

1 stop12h 25m

R8 287

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 31/10

18:30-10:50

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

19:10-14:55

1 stop19h 45m

R10 448

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/9

16:15-8:35

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

R11 983

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 21/8

7:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-13:20

2 stops26h 30m

R12 466

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 1/9

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:50-20:30

1 stop25h 40m

R13 234

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/9

6:00-21:25

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

23:15-1:20

1 stop25h 05m

R13 519

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/9

15:05-12:40

2 stops22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

18:25-16:40

2 stops21h 15m

R13 877

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 1/9

3:25-21:35

2 stops19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

18:50-17:05

1 stop21h 15m

R14 002

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/9

17:25-21:20

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

18:50-16:40

2 stops20h 50m

R14 073

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 30/8

0:20-14:35

1 stop15h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

R14 127

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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 11 July 2025.

Booking 40 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 358). Flying from Athens in August will prove the most costly (average of R12 626). 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, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Sky Express
Sky Express
From R102
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
From R84
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R520
Volotea
Volotea
From R48

What are popular destinations to fly to from Athens?

From Athens you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Rome (448 flights per day), Paris (338 flights per day) and Istanbul (189 flights per day).

Santorini
Santorini
From R25
Rome
Rome
From R42
Larnaca
Larnaca
From R74

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Athens?

The cheapest city to fly to from Athens is Santorini, with prices starting at R438. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Santorini
Santorini
From R25
Milan
Milan
From R34
Rome
Rome
From R42

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 KLM, Austrian Airlines, andAir France from Athens. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
811 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 655 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 222 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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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 12 July 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, Chania, Budapest 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 R438 to Thera (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 521 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 Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (R850). Ryanair flights from Athens to Thera Santorini (R1 346). Aegean Airlines flights from Athens to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias (R1 507).

  • 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 259
    Athens Eleftherios V. to Rhodes from R12 554
    Athens Eleftherios V. to Rome Fiumicino Airport from R16 714

  • 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 R177 495 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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