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Cape Town Athens
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Mon, 20 May CPT - ATH
Thu, 23 May ATH - CPT
£601 £588
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Cape Town Athens
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Mon, 20 May CPT - ATH
£320 £310
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Cape Town Athens
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Thu, 09 May CPT - ATH
Mon, 13 May ATH - CPT
£645 £632
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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
23% Trains are 23% more expensive in Athens than in Cape Town.
Cape Town £0.84
Athens £1.03
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
104% The average meal is 104% more expensive in Athens than in Cape Town.
Cape Town £6.29
Athens £12.85
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.16 EUR
1 EUR = 0.87 GBP
Last checked on 02 May 2024
Distance: 4983 miles
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 11 miles
Athens airports
E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 12 miles

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If you are planning to visit Athens from Cape Town, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from South Africa to Greece, Cape Town - Athens is one of the most popular routes.

In the originAirport Airport CPT, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, originAirport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at destinationAirport Airport ATH airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in Greece.

The flight duration is approximately 13 h and 30 m, covering a distance of about 8018 between the two cities.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Athens

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 Greece. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Cape Town to Athens at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £310 for the route Cape Town - Athens. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Athens more expensive than Cape Town to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Athens costs an average of 3.43 GBP pounds, 308% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 0.84 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 23% more in Athens: 1.03 GBP pounds against 0.84 GBP pounds in Cape Town. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 12.85 GBP euros in Athens, 104% more than the 6.29 GBP euros in Cape Town. The price of a coffee is approximately 87% more expensive in Athens, with an average of 2.93 GBP euros, while in Cape Town the coffee costs 1.57 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?
The most popular months to book from Cape Town to Athens are February, November and March.
When would be the best time to travel from Cape Town to Athens?
The best time of the year to visit Athens from Cape Town really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to  Athens from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and March. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, June and August are the months with fewer searches for Cape Town -  Athens.
What is the duration of a flight from Cape Town to Athens?
Flight duration from Cape Town to Athens is around 11:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 8,777 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Athens compared to Cape Town?
The average temperature in Cape Town is 28.98 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,Athens's temperatures reach 35.31 during the hot season, with 5.3 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.15 degrees in Athens, compared to the 4.54 average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Athens have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Flight Time 11 h and 25 m Flights from Cape Town and Athens last around 11 h and 25 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £310 The cheapest price available for flights from Cape Town to Athens that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Peak season August According to search data from our customers, August is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Athens
Best time to book February Data from our customers tells us that February is the most popular time to fly to Athens from Cape Town

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