Flying from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Johannesburg to ATH.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Johannesburg to ATH with a stopover. To see the options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between JNB and ATH include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from central Johannesburg to JNB is around 29 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 59 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
For a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Rs96,033 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs123,275. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Johannesburg to ATH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Athens, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Athens. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Johannesburg to ATH sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Athens right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Johannesburg to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Athens is to check out its most popular sights. Essential stops include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
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