Cheap flights to Athens
Flights to Athens in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | R9 122 | Average for return flights in November 2021 |
| Return from | R5 959 | From Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V. |
| One-way from | R4 402 | One-way flight from Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) |
Cheap flights to Athens in November, December 2021
The best prices found for ATH flights for November, December
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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15h 05mAthens Eleftherios V.
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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15h 20mQatar Airways
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Athens Eleftherios V.
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Johannesburg OR Tambo
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21h 00mQatar Airways
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Athens Eleftherios V.
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Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Athens 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Athens found for this year
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Athens Eleftherios V.
1 stop
15h 05mAthens Eleftherios V.
Johannesburg OR Tambo
1 stop
15h 20mQatar Airways
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Athens Eleftherios V.
1 stop
21h 50mAthens Eleftherios V.
Johannesburg OR Tambo
1 stop
21h 00mQatar Airways
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Athens Eleftherios V.
1 stop
21h 50mAthens Eleftherios V.
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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21h 00mQatar Airways
Can I fly to Athens Eleftherios V. from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa will not be allowed to enter Athens Eleftherios V..
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Athens Eleftherios V..
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Athens Eleftherios V..
Documents
Passenger Locator Form - ALL TRAVELLERS ARE OBLIGED TO COMPLETE THEIR PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM (PLF) BEFORE ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Can I fly back to South Africa from Athens Eleftherios V.?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Athens Eleftherios V. must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Athens Eleftherios V. are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?
The cheapest ticket to Athens found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
R9 074
February
R9 296
March
R9 328
April
R9 455
May
R9 169
June
R9 535
July
R8 994
August
R9 487
September
R9 551
October
R8 613
November
R9 344
December
R10 266
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Athens is October. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
When is the best time to fly to Athens?
Average Athens flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month
ZA1 - ATH | Price | R8 620 - R13 001 |
ATH | Temperature | 10 - 28 °C |
ATH | Precipitation | 5 - 64 mm |
When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?
Booking 60 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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Athens?
The cheapest day to fly to Athens is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Athens?
At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Athens trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.
How long is the flight to Athens?
Flights to Athens, Greece from South Africa can take anywhere between 13-30h depending on your stopovers. If you're flying from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you can expect flights to have a single stop and a travel time of around 12 and a half to 13h. Flights from Cape Town International Airport with one stopover will take around 12h and 30min. If you're flying from Durban, you can expect a travel time of closer to 17h with multiple stopovers.
Are there direct flights to Athens?
There are currently no direct flights to Athens, Greece from South Africa, but you will find flights with a single stopover and a travel time of under 15h. Flights from Johannesburg typically have one stopover in Cairo before flying to Athens. If you’re travelling from Cape Town International Airport, you can expect Athens flight deals to have a single stopover at Addis Ababa International Airport. Flights from Durban to Athens typically have the first stop in Johannesburg with a second stopover in Cairo or Istanbul.
How do you get from Athens airport(s) to the city centre?
Once you arrive at Athens International Airport, Athens, you'll have a few options for getting to the city centre. Metro Line Three connects the airport to the city and will take roughly 40min. Tickets can be bought from the information kiosks for both the Metro and the bus. The X95 bus will cost a little less and will take close to an hour to reach the city centre. If you use the Suburban railway, you can travel to Plakentias station, which connects to the rest of the city. Taxis are available outside Exit Three on the Arrivals level and will take around 40min to get to the city. You can also make use of local taxi apps in Athens, Greece.
What are some things to do in Athens?
Athens in Greece is widely considered a popular travel destination for those visiting the country for its historic remnants of Ancient Greece, coupled with local modern culture and an array of local cuisine. Spend time visiting the 5th-century Acropolis on a guided tour for your benefit. As a history fan, you’ll want to spend time visiting the many museums in Athens, including the Numismatic Museum of Athens, as well as the War Museum, the Byzantine Museum, and one of the biggest archaeological museums in Greece, The National Archaeological Museum. A trip to Hadrian's Library is also a must-see for scholars, with its ancient history of housing documents and reading halls. If you’re looking to catch some sun, spend time at Edem Beach and frolic in the surf. If you love art, spend time on a street art tour with a local artist showing you hidden gems. Limba Rage Room is one place to let loose and smash TV’s, plates, glasses and many other household items. End your days with a sunset over the city and watch the Acropolis come alive with lights from Lycabettus Hill.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Athens?
South Africans are required to get a Greek Schengen visa before travelling to Athens. It’s recommended that you apply two to three months before your planned arrival.
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.