What is the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Europe?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Europe . At this moment in time June 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.

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, Emirates 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 R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.

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 (14 hours 25 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.).

R5 587+ Flights to Southeast Europe

Flights to Southeast Europe in 2025

Return from	R10 153
One-way from	R5 587
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 753

Etihad Airways
25/8-8/9
4 total stops
53h 50m total
Johannesburg to Athens

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Qatar Airways
15/10
1 total stop
21h 05m total
Johannesburg to Southeast Europe

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 088 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 25/89:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 35mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/96:05ATH - JNB

2 stops27h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/7R10 153

Fri 1/820:25JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 8/820:00ATH - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/7R10 279

Tue 9/99:50JNB - ATH

2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/912:00ATH - JNB

2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/7R10 529

Thu 4/98:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/90:20ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/7R10 941

Tue 5/818:50JNB - ATH

1 stop24h 10mAir France

Mon 11/83:25ATH - JNB

2 stops42h 55mAir France

Deal found 29/7R11 711

Wed 26/1113:45JNB - BEG

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 3/1211:55BEG - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R12 177

Wed 20/810:05JNB - ATH

1 stop33h 20mEmirates

Wed 27/823:10ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/7R12 195

Tue 4/1120:15JNB - BEG

1 stop18h 30mSWISS

Tue 18/1120:05BEG - JNB

1 stop13h 25mSWISS

Deal found 28/7R13 233

Tue 4/1119:45JNB - BEG

2 stops39h 45mAustrian Airlines

Tue 18/116:50BEG - JNB

2 stops25h 40mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 28/7R13 395

Tue 4/1119:45JNB - BEG

2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1120:05BEG - JNB

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/7R13 430

Mon 8/917:55JNB - LJU

1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/99:25LJU - JNB

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/7R13 538

Sun 28/913:00JNB - ATH

2 stops34h 55mSWISS

Sat 4/1020:55ATH - JNB

1 stop37h 25mSWISS

Deal found 28/7R13 985

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Mon 25/89:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 35mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/96:05ATH - JNB

2 stops27h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/7R10 153

Tue 9/99:50JNB - ATH

2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/912:00ATH - JNB

2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/7R10 529

Thu 4/98:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/90:20ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/7R10 941

Wed 26/1113:45JNB - BEG

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 3/1211:55BEG - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R12 177

Wed 20/810:05JNB - ATH

1 stop33h 20mEmirates

Wed 27/823:10ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/7R12 195

Tue 4/1120:15JNB - BEG

1 stop18h 30mSWISS

Tue 18/1120:05BEG - JNB

1 stop13h 25mSWISS

Deal found 28/7R13 233

Tue 4/1119:45JNB - BEG

2 stops39h 45mAustrian Airlines

Tue 18/116:50BEG - JNB

2 stops25h 40mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 28/7R13 395

Mon 8/917:55JNB - LJU

1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sun 21/99:25LJU - JNB

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/7R13 538

Fri 12/918:50JNB - ATH

1 stop27h 25mAir France

Thu 18/93:25ATH - JNB

2 stops19h 10mAir France

Deal found 29/7R13 878

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2 stops30h 10mLufthansa

Mon 1/1214:40SPU - JNB

1 stop17h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 27/7R14 362

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1 stop23h 40mKLM

Fri 19/96:30SPU - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 29/7R17 459

Fri 28/113:10JNB - BEG

2 stops32h 45mRwandAir

Thu 8/111:55BEG - JNB

2 stops25h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 28/7R19 877

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1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways

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1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/7R10 279

Mon 4/83:10JNB - ATH

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2 stops25h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 29/7R19 250

Mon 4/81:25JNB - ATH

2 stops38h 15mKenya Airways

Mon 11/813:40ATH - JNB

2 stops35h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/7R49 656

Tue 5/89:50JNB - ATH

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/87:25ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/7R10 243

Tue 5/818:50JNB - ATH

1 stop24h 10mAir France

Mon 11/83:25ATH - JNB

2 stops42h 55mAir France

Deal found 29/7R11 711

Tue 5/823:15JNB - SKG

1 stop22h 55mKLM

Wed 10/914:15SKG - JNB

1 stop32h 05mKLM

Deal found 29/7R41 777

Tue 5/813:55JNB - ATH

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 11/820:00ATH - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R44 302

Tue 5/817:50JNB - ATH

1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 10/80:50ATH - JNB

1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/7R50 301

Tue 5/88:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/819:35ATH - JNB

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/7R52 522

Tue 5/819:00JNB - ATH

1 stop25h 10mLufthansa

Mon 11/816:25ATH - JNB

2 stops41h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 29/7R56 354

Tue 5/819:00JNB - SKG

1 stop22h 00mLufthansa

Mon 8/919:00SKG - JNB

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 29/7R66 042

Tue 5/819:00JNB - SKG

2 stops24h 20mAustrian Airlines

Tue 9/913:25SKG - JNB

2 stops20h 10mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 29/7R66 292

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Wed 15/1020:25JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/7R5 587

Wed 15/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/7R6 250

Wed 1/1013:55JNB - OTP

1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R6 948

Mon 15/913:55JNB - BEG

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/7R7 163

Wed 1/109:50JNB - OTP

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/7R7 485

Mon 15/919:10JNB - BEG

3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/7R8 040

Wed 17/917:55JNB - SKG

1 stop13h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/7R8 112

Wed 17/920:25JNB - SKG

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/7R8 327

Wed 15/109:50JNB - ATH

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/7R8 524

Tue 30/91:25JNB - OTP

3 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/7R9 831

Tue 14/101:25JNB - ATH

3 stops38h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 27/7R10 565

Tue 30/93:10JNB - OTP

2 stops27h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 28/7R11 550

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

9:50-13:25

2 stops26h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/9

6:05-8:20

2 stops27h 15m

R10 153

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-12:30

2 stops49h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/9

12:00-8:20

2 stops45h 20m

R10 529

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

8:20-21:45

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 23/9

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R10 941

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

13:45-10:55

1 stop22h 10m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Wed 3/12

11:55-8:40

1 stop19h 45m

R12 177

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

10:05-20:25

1 stop33h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 27/8

23:10-5:30

1 stop31h 20m

R12 195

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

20:35-11:50

2 stops39h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 7/11

13:20-15:35

1 stop26h 15m

R13 001

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

20:15-13:45

1 stop18h 30m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 18/11

20:05-10:30

1 stop13h 25m

R13 233

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:45-10:30

2 stops39h 45m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 18/11

6:50-9:30

2 stops25h 40m

R13 395

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:45-10:30

2 stops15h 45m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Tue 18/11

20:05-10:30

1 stop13h 25m

R13 430

JohannesburgLjubljana

JNB - LJU

JNBLJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

17:55-8:30

1 stop14h 35m

Ljubljana Joze Pucnik

Sun 21/9

9:25-10:35

1 stop25h 10m

R13 538

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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 21 hours 45 minutes. 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Southeast Europe?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Southeast Europe should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

Rainfall in Southeast Europe 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines serving Southeast Europe, such as Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines. 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

3 296 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 296 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 296 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7,8

Good

1 383 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 296 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

821 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 296 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air France

7,5

Good

1 465 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 296 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 686 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 296 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Emirates 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 R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.
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 (14 hours 25 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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When is the cheapest time to fly to Southeast Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Southeast Europe. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

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Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Read through reviews of airlines serving Southeast Europe, such as Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines. 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.

FAQs about flying to Southeast Europe

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

What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

How much is a return flight to Southeast Europe?

Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?

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