Question 1

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

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Booking 31 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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

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

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

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Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R664, while return flights cost around R1 677.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Athens?

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A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R1 678, however they can be found for as little as R1 677.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

Question 8

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

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

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

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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.).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Athens?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Athens takes 14 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are SWISS, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Question 13

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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.

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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).

Question 15

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Athens?

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Deals for Athens flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 16

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Athens?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Athens.

Question 17

Can Cheapflights find flights to Athens with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Athens, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Athens become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Athens flights today and get alerted when prices change. To subscribe and begin receiving alerts, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address.

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

Booking 31 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.

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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.

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