What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Flights via Cairo (CAI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 13m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £410.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens will take you 14h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Athens is about 4432 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip from £546. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ATH?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens.

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Deal found 26/9£428

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Deal found 25/9£432

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Wed 11/11

09:50-05:25

1 stop19h 35m

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Sun 22/11

13:05-08:25

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Fri 6/11

09:50-05:25

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06:40-08:25

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Sun 29/11

23:00-13:35

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Wed 11/11

09:50-05:25

1 stop19h 35m

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Sat 21/11

06:40-08:25

1 stop25h 45m

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Tue 10/11

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/11

14:20-03:55

1 stop13h 35m

£423

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Tue 13/10

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

14:20-03:55

1 stop13h 35m

£426

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/11

14:20-03:55

1 stop13h 35m

£427

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Thu 5/11

09:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/11

13:10-08:25

1 stop19h 15m

£433

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

09:25-11:10

3 stops25h 45m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£467

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

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3 stops26h 00m

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of £442). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of £549). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £445 and £536 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £403 on Ethiopian Air (18 Oct–3 Nov).

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See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Egyptair from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens 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

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

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Anonymous,Oct 2024

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Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Egyptair

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Okay

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Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens will take you 14h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Athens is about 4432 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip from £546. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of £442). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of £549). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £445 and £536 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £403 on Ethiopian Air (18 Oct–3 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £410.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Flights via Cairo (CAI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £445 and £536 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £403 on Ethiopian Air (18 Oct–3 Nov).