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Book cheap flights from Athens to Cape Town from R 6594

Last minute flights from Athens to Cape Town

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Athens Cape Town

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Mon, 10 Feb ATH - CPT

Mon, 17 Feb CPT - ATH

15261R 14338R

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Tue, 22 Apr ATH - CPT

7019R 6594R

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Fri, 31 Jan ATH - CPT

Fri, 14 Feb CPT - ATH

12560R 11803R

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Tue, 28 Jan ATH - CPT

Sat, 01 Feb CPT - ATH

14135R 13276R

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Sun, 02 Feb ATH - CPT

Mon, 10 Feb CPT - ATH

12821R 12046R

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Thu, 13 Feb ATH - CPT

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14077R 13158R

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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains in Cape Town are 10% cheaper than in Athens.

Athens 23,39R

Cape Town 20R

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

40% A meal in Cape Town is 40% cheaper than a meal in Athens.

Athens 292,32R

Cape Town 172,5R

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

70% A taxi fare in Cape Town is 70% cheaper than in Athens.

Athens 77,95R

Cape Town 24,5R

Coffee Regular cappuccino

50% Coffee in Cape Town is 50% cheaper than in Athens.

Athens 72R

Cape Town 36,32R

Distance: 8019 kms

Athens airports

E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 20 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Athens to Cape Town

Planning a trip from Athens to Cape Town? Flights to Cape Town from Athens require at least one stop, as there are no direct routes. The journey can take approximately 15-28 hours, depending on the chosen airline and layover duration. Currently, airlines like Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, KLM, and Lufthansa operate flights between these cities, offering various options for flights to Cape Town from Athens.

Time Difference between Athens and Cape Town

Cape Town is 1 hour behind Athens. Remember to account for potential Daylight Savings Time differences, which can affect the actual time difference between the two cities during certain periods. Please double-check the specific times for your travel dates.

Best Time to Fly to Cape Town

Cape Town boasts a Mediterranean climate, offering sunshine throughout the year. Summers (December-February) are dry and hot, perfect for beach holidays. Temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C. Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) offer pleasant weather ideal for exploring the city and the winelands, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C. Winters (June to August) are cooler and wetter, perfect for whale watching with temperatures between 7°C and 17°C. Book your flights to Cape Town from Athens now with eDreams and enjoy your trip!.

Athens Airports

Athens has a single main passenger airport: Athens International Airport (ATH), also known as Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. This makes booking your flights to Cape Town from Athens straightforward.

Airport Information

Athens International Airport (ATH)

Athens International Airport (ATH) is the largest and busiest airport in Greece, handling both domestic and international flights to destinations like Cape Town. It's located about 20 km east of Athens city centre and opened in 2001, replacing the old Ellinikon International Airport. It features two terminals, the main terminal and the satellite terminal, connected by an underground link. The airport serves as the main hub for Aegean Airlines and several other smaller airlines, offering numerous flights to Cape Town from Athens.

Main Airlines for this Route

Here are three airlines that frequently offer flights to Cape Town from Athens:

Aegean Airlines
Emirates
Qatar Airways

Cape Town Airports

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the city's primary airport. If you're planning flights to Cape Town from Athens, this will likely be your arrival point.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport offers various facilities including duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, and currency exchange. You'll also find premium lounges, prayer rooms, a pharmacy, and baby-changing facilities. For business travellers, there's the Airport Conference Centre with meeting rooms and office spaces.

Getting to the city centre from the airport is easy, although public transport is currently unavailable. Taxis are readily available at designated ranks. Consider pre-booking a car hire service with eDreams for convenient travel in and around Cape Town during your stay. Alternatively, ride-hailing services or private transfers are good options, with designated pick-up areas in Parkade 1.

Book your flights to Cape Town from Athens with eDreams today and experience seamless travel planning.

What to Do and See in Cape Town

Planning your flights to Cape Town from Athens? Cape Town offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty and cultural experiences. From iconic landmarks to thrilling adventures, there's something for everyone in this stunning coastal city.

Table Mountain: Ascend this majestic flat-topped mountain via cable car or hike for panoramic city views.
Cape Point: Explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, offering breathtaking coastal scenery and diverse wildlife.
Robben Island: Take a ferry to this historic island, once a prison for Nelson Mandela, and delve into South Africa's past.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Athens to Cape Town

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Athens to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Athens to Cape Town is R6594. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cape Town more expensive than Athens to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cape Town costs an average of 24.50 ZAR , 69% cheaper than Athens, with a fare of 77.95 ZAR, while train tickets cost 14% less at Cape Town: $ 20.00 ZAR versus $ 23.39 ZAR at Athens. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 172.50 ZAR euros in Cape Town, 41% less than the 292.32 ZAR euros in Athens. The price of the coffee is around 50% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 36.32 ZAR, while in Athens the coffee costs 72.00 ZAR.

How long does the flight from Athens to Cape Town take?

Flight length from Athens to Cape Town is around 12:50 hours on average, at an average distance of 8 982 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Athens?

While in Athens the temperatures can reach an average of 35.31 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 5.3 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 2.15 ºC average degrees reported in Athens. During the winter period, Athens can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Athens and Cape Town?

The main route from Athens to Cape Town is: E. Venizelos (ATH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The following airlines fly this route: Turkish Airlines. Aegean Airlines. Emirates.