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Athens.R 4,739 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,739, select.

Athens.R 4,876 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,876, select.

Athens.R 4,970 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,970, select.

Athens.R 4,970 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,970, select.

Athens.R 5,077 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,077, select.

Athens.R 5,217 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,217, select.

Athens.R 5,306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,306, select.

Athens.R 5,466 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,466, select.

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Airports near Athens

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Athens International?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 9,100.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens International?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens International is usually November.

How can I find the best flight deal to Athens International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Athens International Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Athens International?

The best price we found for a return flight to Athens International is R 9,100. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Athens International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Athens International Airport is Thursday, 20 November 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Athens?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Athens with?

Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying to Athens International

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 4,739
Cheapest month to fly	October

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How to find cheap flights to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

Right now, R 4,769 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to ATH for R 9,100.
Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to ATH. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending notifications when fares go down.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Athens, where Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Athens. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport that include a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Athens

May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Athens.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to ATH that suits your itinerary and budget.
Travel to Athens in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ATH, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Athens then.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF), July is when Athens is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 4ºC (39ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
With two days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Athens.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in January, which gets around six days of wet weather.

Flying to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Athens nice and easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your ATH plane ticket with Air Canada. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
Your flight will land in the UTC+2 timezone at ATH.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to ATH. Choose any of these hotels close to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in ATH. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore parts of Athens that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, Attica, Greece.

Getting to central Athens from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

Central Athens is about 40 kilometres from ATH.
You'll reach the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ATH.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour.
Athens comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:

Athens highlights

Put these leading attractions on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Athens:
- Acropolis of Athens: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south of the centre.
- National Archaeological Museum Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 0.64 kilometres north-east of the centre in Exarcheia. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Athens.
- Erechtheion: Looking for more reasons to visit Athens? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres south of the city centre.

How to get to Salamina from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

Heading straight for Salamina? From ATH, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 80 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Megara

Megara is about 56 kilometres from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport if that's where you're going.

Explore more of Greece

There's loads more of Greece begging to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, set off for Larisa. On the must-do list? Start with Ancient Theatre A, Larissa Ancient Ruins and Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa.
Acharnes might just steal the show during your trip to Greece. You'll find it roughly 26 kilometres north-west of Athens. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles, Cable Car Station Regency Casinos and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are major draws.
About 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria brings even more to your adventure. A few great reasons to visit include Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.