Cheap Flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB) to Athens International (ATH)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Athens.£392 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Mon, 23 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Athens International on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.

Athens.£392 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Athens International on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.

Athens.£411 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.

Athens.£412 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £412, select.

Athens.£413 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £413, select.

Athens.£430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Athens International on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £430, select.

Athens.£433 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Athens International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £433, select.

Athens.£435 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Athens International on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £435, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in February.

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Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International: Alternative routes

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

Johannesburg to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£392
Cheapest month to fly	February

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International is £392. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from £392.

How many flights are there a week from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International?

As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Athens International is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Athens International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Athens International Airport on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Athens International Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Athens International?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Athens?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Athens International with?

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

Johannesburg and Athens follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your JNB to ATH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JNB and ATH:
- Cairo International Airport
- Frankfurt Airport
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is £222. A return fare is currently £392. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to ATH.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

77.1% of flights that take off from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 18 miles from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near JNB. Whether you have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

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

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 25 miles from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 190 miles north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 130 miles north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.