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Cheapest time to fly from Athens to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

30%Trains in Cape Town are 30% cheaper than in Athens.

AthensR 22,92

Cape TownR 17,00

MealMid-priced restaurant

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

AthensR 286,44

Cape TownR 182,50

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

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

AthensR 67,79

Cape TownR 20,00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

40%Coffee in Cape Town is 40% cheaper than in Athens.

AthensR 68,91

Cape TownR 39,20

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 R6432. 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 20.00 ZAR , 70% cheaper than Athens, with a fare of 67.79 ZAR,

while train tickets cost 26% less at Cape Town: $ 17.00 ZAR versus $ 22.92 ZAR at Athens.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 182.50 ZAR euros in Cape Town, 36% less than the 286.44 ZAR euros in Athens.

The price of the coffee is around 43% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 39.20 ZAR, while in Athens the coffee costs 68.91 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 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 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Athens and Cape Town?

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

Turkish Airlines.

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