Can I find cheaper flights to Greece 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 Greece on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Greece?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Greece.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece?

Thera Santorini is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece. One-way flights to Thera Santorini typically cost R675, while return flights cost around R1 693.

How much is a return flight to Greece?

A return flight to Greece will typically cost around R1 694, however they can be found for as little as R1 693.

Where does the fastest flight to Greece depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Greece, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 35 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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Return from	R9 477
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Popular in	July
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Average price	R12 458

Austrian Airlines
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4 total stops
37h 00m total
Johannesburg to Athens

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Qatar Airways
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19h 35m total
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18:55-7:05

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R9 577

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JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:10-13:30

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13:25-9:30

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10:10-1:40

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13:25-9:30

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JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:45-0:20

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6:35-7:05

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R9 960

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JNB - ATH

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JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:25-9:30

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JohannesburgAthens

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Fri 6/3

19:45-12:40

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13:25-9:30

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R10 143

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6:00-8:20

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R10 243

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JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:45-12:40

2 stops16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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13:25-9:30

2 stops20h 05m

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How long is the flight to Greece?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Greece takes 28 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Greece 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 Greece?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Greece should consider flying on Saturday 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 Greece?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Greece?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Greece by month

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

Temperature in Greece by month

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

What are the most popular places to fly to in Greece?

The most popular places in Greece to fly to are Athens, Thera, Mykonos, Corfu and Heraklion.

Reviews of airlines servicing Greece

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Greece have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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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

3 444 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 692 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 337 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 118 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

919 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

FAQs about flying to Greece

What is good to know if travelling to Greece?

Travellers who get flight tickets to Greece over New Year’s Day are in for a traditional treat. Children go from door to door singing carols and sharing goodwill with neighbours, families prepare roasts and a pomegranate is smashed against the door at midnight.
Sampling delicious Mediterranean cuisine is just one delight a trip to Greece provides. Taramasalata (fish roe dip) is a traditional favourite along with Dolmades (grape leaf-wrapped rice parcels) and moussaka (a baked dish with layers of aubergine, meat, garlic and other ingredients).
The Greek Archipelago makes up 7500 kilometres of the country’s 16 000 kilometre coastline. Beaches, sand-dunes, pebble beaches and caves are waiting to be explored.
Planning a trip to Greece will more than likely include visits to its numerous ancient archaeological sites like the great Olympia which hosted the first Olympic games, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius and Greece’s breath-taking Byzantine churches.

Can I find cheaper flights to Greece 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 Greece on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Greece?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Greece.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece?
Thera Santorini is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece. One-way flights to Thera Santorini typically cost R675, while return flights cost around R1 693.
How much is a return flight to Greece?
A return flight to Greece will typically cost around R1 694, however they can be found for as little as R1 693.
Where does the fastest flight to Greece depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Greece, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 35 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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What are the most popular places to fly to in Greece?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Greece in the last few years. This data was updated on 27 December 2025.

The most popular places in Greece to fly to are Athens, Thera, Mykonos, Corfu and Heraklion.

Reviews of airlines servicing Greece

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Greece have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Greece

What is good to know if travelling to Greece?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Greece?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece?

How much is a return flight to Greece?

Where does the fastest flight to Greece depart from?

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