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Cheap Flights to Athens

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Athens

Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:50JNB-ATH
26h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:25 - 8:20ATH-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R9 771Etihad Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:50JNB-ATH
26h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:25 - 8:20ATH-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
R9 790Etihad Airways
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 10
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 12:25JNB-ATH
21h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:00 - 16:10ATH-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R10 774Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 9
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 12:25CPT-ATH
22h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:00 - 10:50ATH-CPT
15h 50m1 stop
R10 902Qatar Airways
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Mon, May 19 - Tue, Jun 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 5:00CPT-ATH
13h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:45ATH-CPT
14h 25m1 stop
R11 303Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 30 - Thu, Jun 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:00JNB-ATH
13h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:20 - 13:05ATH-JNB
13h 45m1 stop
R11 339Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 3:05JNB-ATH
32h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 - 10:35ATH-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
R11 430Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 3:05JNB-ATH
32h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 - 10:35ATH-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
R11 503Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 28
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 20:25JNB-ATH
33h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:05 - 5:30ATH-JNB
36h 25m1 stop
R13 709Emirates
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Sat, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 28
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 20:25JNB-ATH
33h 20m1 stop
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18:05 - 16:15ATH-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
R13 727Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Athens

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Athens is February, where tickets cost R10 482 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R14 365 and R14 165 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R10 482.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Athens based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Athens flights

  • How far is Athens Eleftherios V. Airport from central Athens?

    You’ll need to travel 20 km to reach the Athens city centre from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

  • What is the name of Athens’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Athens, called Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH). It can also be referred to as Athens, Athens Intl, Athens Intl Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", Eleftherios V., or Spata.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Athens?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Athens is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R13 022. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R14 331 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Athens?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Athens is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R688 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Athens is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R742.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Athens

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Prefer to fly direct to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Find which airlines fly direct to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +93 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +92 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +93 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +91 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +90 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +91 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +93 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +91 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +91 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +93 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +92 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +93 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +91 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +90 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +91 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +93 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +91 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +91 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Athens. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3224 reviews
8,3Crew
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025CPT - DXB
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

The trip had a 19 hour layover, and no hotel accommodation was provided. This a shame for an airline to do to their customers. I will not only stop flying with Turkish Airlines, I will make sure anyone I know avoid Turkish Airlines because of how lousy their layover system is.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

The flight starts at 7am from New Delhi, a supremely inconvenient time, especially, if you are coming from another smaller city. Please consider moving it to 4am or 5am.

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

The ac did not work and the plane was deployed for the AC BUT IT NEVER WORKED. I have high blood pressure and I was SWEATING AND NEARLY PASSED OUT. Do better.

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Absolutely horrible experience. It's an overnight flight for over 5 hours and business class does not have beds!!!!! I had a slightly bigger than economy class seat that was broken and not even reclining correctly. I should get a refund for this flight as they changed the aircraft to a small one and that is not what I paid the business class price for!

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

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