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R5 226+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

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feb. 26 — mar. 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southeast Europe in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 enero 2026.

mar. 10/310:10
JNB
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ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 17/38:00
ATH
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JNB
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R8 704
dom. 8/210:10
JNB
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ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 23/213:25
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R8 752
dom. 8/310:10
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
lun. 16/312:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/1R8 929
dom. 8/219:45
JNB
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ATH
2 stops19h 30m
Brussels Airlines
lun. 23/216:05
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops17h 25m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 26/1R8 977
jue. 12/310:10
JNB
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ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
jue. 19/317:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1R9 025
dom. 8/310:10
JNB
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ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 16/313:25
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R9 073
jue. 12/310:10
JNB
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ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 19/313:25
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R9 089
lun. 8/614:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
jue. 18/613:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1R9 201
vie. 19/614:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
vie. 26/613:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R9 233
mié. 11/320:30
JNB
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ATH
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
mié. 18/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R9 265
jue. 12/319:10
JNB
-
BEG
1 stop14h 00m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 19/315:15
BEG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1R9 410
mar. 10/319:10
JNB
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BEG
1 stop14h 00m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 17/320:15
BEG
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JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R9 618

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Find the latest flights to Southeast Europe in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 enero 2026.

Return from

R8 752

One-way from

R5 274

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 714
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 8/2-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Southeast Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R1 211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R142 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

10:10-1:40

1 stop15h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 16/3

12:50-7:05

1 stop18h 15m

R8 929

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 12/3

10:10-1:40

1 stop15h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 19/3

17:35-9:30

1 stop15h 55m

R9 025

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

10:10-1:40

1 stop15h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 16/3

13:25-9:30

2 stops20h 05m

R9 073

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 17/6

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 1/7

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R9 394

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 28/4

20:40-14:50

1 stop17h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 28/7

12:05-4:00

1 stop16h 55m

R9 426

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/3

19:10-8:10

1 stop14h 00m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

mar. 17/3

20:15-10:50

1 stop13h 35m

R9 618

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/3

9:50-11:50

2 stops50h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 18/3

19:25-8:20

2 stops36h 55m

R9 858

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 15/5

18:00-8:25

1 stop14h 25m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

vie. 22/5

20:25-10:30

1 stop14h 05m

R9 971

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/6

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

sáb. 13/6

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R10 083

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 12/6

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 17/6

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R10 083

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southeast Europe

How long is the flight to Southeast Europe?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Southeast Europe takes 23 hours 1 minute. Flights to Southeast Europe from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southeast Europe are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 792
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R7 494
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 810
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 497

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southeast Europe are SWISS, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated 27 enero 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Southeast Europe, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 377 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 206 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
952 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Southeast Europe

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Europe if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Southeast Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Europe.

  • How much is a return flight to Southeast Europe?

    A return flight to Southeast Europe will typically cost around R1 630, however they can be found for as little as R1 630.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Europe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    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.).

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