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R5 453+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

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— ATH
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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 25 July 2026.

Tue 1/922:50
JNB
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ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 26/915:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R9 492
Wed 30/99:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/106:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7R9 542
Fri 31/720:55
JNB
-
JMK
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/813:00
JMK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R9 677
Mon 19/109:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 26/106:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7R9 744
Fri 16/1022:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 27/1014:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R9 778
Wed 28/109:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops32h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/106:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7R10 064
Wed 9/913:30
JNB
-
ZAG
2 stops23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/99:35
ZAG
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R10 081
Mon 10/89:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/7R10 148
Sat 17/109:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 24/107:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7R10 249
Mon 21/913:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/1022:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7R10 266
Wed 2/914:30
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop23h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 24/915:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/7R10 317
Tue 22/913:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/1022:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R10 333

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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 25 July 2026.

Return from

R9 492

One-way from

R5 453

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Average price

R11 747
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Southeast Europe
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

13:30-13:00

2 stops23h 30m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 17/9

9:35-9:40

2 stops24h 05m

R10 081

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

13:30-8:40

2 stops43h 10m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 18/10

14:00-9:40

2 stops19h 40m

R10 434

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

20:55-12:25

1 stop14h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/10

12:05-9:10

1 stop22h 05m

R10 855

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:55-20:30

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R10 855

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

23:15-16:30

1 stop16h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

13:35-12:10

2 stops22h 35m

R11 141

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:00-13:00

1 stop19h 00m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 18/8

9:35-10:30

1 stop24h 55m

R11 141

JohannesburgDubrovnik

JNB - DBV

JNBDBV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

13:30-19:55

2 stops30h 25m

Dubrovnik

Tue 13/10

9:10-9:40

2 stops24h 30m

R11 209

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/9

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R11 360

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/1

0:20-8:30

1 stop33h 10m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Mon 25/1

20:05-11:00

1 stop13h 55m

R11 377

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

13:30-20:30

2 stops30h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/10

22:00-10:15

1 stop13h 15m

R11 394

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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 22 hours 43 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.

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 Emirates.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R7 997
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 149
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 971
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 949

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Southeast Europe?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Southeast Europe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 25 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Southeast Europe, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar 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
3 636 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 453 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

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, Turkish Airlines 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 711, however they can be found for as little as R1 711.

  • 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 5 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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