Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Athens flights typically cost between R13 130 and R17 437 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 777 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 12-Sept 23).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 864.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Athens on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 48m.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Athens flights typically cost between R13 130 and R17 437 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 777 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 12-Sept 23).

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R7 468, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to Athens and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 748 and R10 309, respectively. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Athens is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of R794). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches 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.

Question 11

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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 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Athens, you may want to consider flying on Aegean Airlines, British Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town to Athens flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Cape Town to Athens flights stop in Istanbul the next most. Istanbul is followed by Addis Ababa in terms of the most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Athens flights.

Question 14

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town to Athens flights have a stopover in Zurich least often. Cape Town to Athens flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest.

Question 15

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

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Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square and Ayasofya are located about 35,9 km, 33,5 km, and 35,8 km, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can rent a car at Istanbul for an average daily rate of R457 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Athens on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 10 days in advance to save up to 31% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 10 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Athens 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R9 228, or R15 855 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cape Town to Athens lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Athens in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at R7 470.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ATH?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Athens?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Cape Town to Athens via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cape Town to Athens for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Athens with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Athens from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 26

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Cape Town to Athens on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Question 27

What airports serve Cape Town to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town only has one major airport, and that is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), situated around 20 km to the east of the city centre along the N2 freeway. The airport is either reached using the MyCITI bus rapid transit system, or via taxi or an e-haling service. Athens flight deals will always route you through CPT on your way to Athens International Airport Elefthérios Venizélos (ATH), which replaced the old Ellinikon International Airport in 2001 as the main airport to serve Greece. Athens Airport is the largest and the busiest in the country as well as the main hub of Aegan Airlines. The airport is around 35 km away from the city centre and can easily be reached via Athens Metro Line 3.

Question 28

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Cape Town to Athens. However, you can find some flights on this route with just one stopover. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM are some of the airlines that offer one-stop flights to Athens from Cape Town. The stopovers are usually at those airlines' main hubs, so for example, Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and Amsterdam.

Question 29

What are the stopover options between Cape Town and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Even though Athens is not yet connected, Cape Town Air Access has worked very well to create some strong direct links between Cape Town and the rest of the world, so if you’re looking to fly to Athens International Airport Elefthérios Venizélos, Athens, Greece, no fewer than four airlines can get you there: Qatar Airways via Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH), Emirates via Dubai International Airport (DXB), KLM via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam (AMS) and Ethiopian Airlines via Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa (ADD). Other stopovers on multiple-stop flights may include OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB), Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi (NBO) and Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv (TLV). Journey times with these stopovers generally ranges from about 12h to around 30h. Generally, flights from Cape Town to Athens with two stopovers tend to be cheaper than one-stop flights. It is possible, however, to find some one-stop flights at a more budget-friendly price.

Question 30

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

Accepted Answer

As Greece is part of the European Union, South African passengers travelling to Athens will need to procure a Schengen visa for their passports, which needs to be valid for at least six months from departure date, and should have at least two blank pages where authorities can document entry/exit stamps. It's recommended to apply for a Schengen Visa at least a month in advance, as the processing time can take between two days and three weeks.

Round-trip from	R11 777
One-way from	R9 123
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R14 906

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 468	AverageR11 940	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 748	AverageR12 595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 309	AverageR14 262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 843	AverageR14 279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 408	AverageR15 832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aegean Airlines	CheapestR11 565	AverageR12 818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 596	AverageR14 631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 337	AverageR15 914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 552	AverageR20 754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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