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R5 415+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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 11 June 2026.

Thu 16/714:05
JNB
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JMK
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/713:00
JMK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R8 888
Mon 15/613:30
JNB
-
BEG
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/69:00
BEG
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6R9 381
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
ZAG
2 stops30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 27/620:25
ZAG
-
JNB
2 stops37h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R9 447
Thu 1/109:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/107:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/6R9 464
Mon 7/99:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R9 529
Tue 1/913:30
JNB
-
ZAG
2 stops30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/913:55
ZAG
-
JNB
2 stops19h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R9 562
Sat 29/89:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6R9 678
Thu 23/79:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/814:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/6R9 743
Sat 12/99:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/912:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops45h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6R9 793
Wed 24/613:30
JNB
-
ZAG
2 stops23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 27/69:35
ZAG
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R9 875
Wed 22/713:30
JNB
-
BEG
2 stops25h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/79:00
BEG
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6R10 007
Mon 9/119:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops56h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/1119:25
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R10 007

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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 11 June 2026.

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R9 464

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R5 415

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Average price

R11 077
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Southeast Europe
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JohannesburgMykonos

JNB - JMK

JNBJMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

14:05-12:00

1 stop20h 55m

Mikonos

Sun 26/7

13:00-4:00

1 stop16h 00m

R8 888

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-19:30

2 stops31h 00m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Mon 23/11

20:20-9:40

2 stops36h 20m

R10 138

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

13:30-19:30

2 stops30h 00m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 18/10

9:35-9:40

2 stops24h 05m

R10 237

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Mon 14/9

20:25-9:40

2 stops37h 15m

R10 336

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-8:40

2 stops43h 10m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 13/9

13:55-9:40

2 stops19h 45m

R10 336

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-19:35

2 stops30h 05m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Fri 18/9

13:55-9:40

2 stops19h 45m

R10 336

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

13:30-8:55

2 stops42h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R10 945

JohannesburgBelgrade

JNB - BEG

JNBBEG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:30-19:30

2 stops31h 00m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Sun 1/11

15:30-9:40

2 stops17h 10m

R10 961

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

17:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Fri 18/9

13:55-9:40

2 stops19h 45m

R11 044

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

17:50-8:40

1 stop14h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sat 4/7

9:35-9:40

2 stops24h 05m

R11 093

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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 24 hours 31 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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 947
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R7 708
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 751
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 105

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

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 72 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 11 June 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
3 583 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
3 583 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
4 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
1 452 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
1 011 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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, Air France 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 674, however they can be found for as little as R1 673.

  • 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 20 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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