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Flight deals from Cape Town to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.$958 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $958, select.
Athens.$1,020 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,020, select.
Athens.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
Athens.$1,057 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,057, select.
Athens.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.
Athens.$1,090 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,090, select.
Athens.$1,117 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,117, select.
Athens.$1,151 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,151, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $1,613
May
from $1,042
Jun
from $1,020
Jul
from $1,496
Aug
from $1,075
Sep
from $1,151
Oct
from $1,249
Nov
from $1,117
Dec
from $1,238
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from $1,240

Cape Town to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Cape Town to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$958
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Athens International is $958. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $958.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Athens International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Athens International Airport on Monday, 26 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Cape Town and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Your CPT to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and ATH:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Currently, $452 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $958. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to ATH, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to ATH.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • 81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CPT.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:

  • Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.

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

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in January.

  • When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.

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