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Quick Flight Summary from Athens to Johannesburg

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 2,047
  • Direct flight duration 12 hour 35 min
  • Arrival airports HLA / JNB
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,293

Cheapest flights from Athens to Johannesburg

Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
9 Sep, Wed
Athens – Johannesburg
13h 35m
1 stop
ATHJNB

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
27 Aug, Thu
Athens – Johannesburg
13h 35m
1 stop
ATHJNB

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
20 Sep, Sun
Athens – Johannesburg
19h 30m
1 stop
ATHJNB

Last update: 21 August 2026 04:41

Estimated Prices for Athens to Johannesburg Flights

Cheapest Day11 September Friday
Best Price
SAR 1,488
Average Price
SAR 1,987
SAR 2,713
SAR 1,488
SAR 1,747
27Thu
Aug
SAR 1,787
28Fri
SAR 2,104
29Sat
30Sun
SAR 1,938
31Mon
SAR 1,939
01Tue
Sep
SAR 1,932
02Wed
SAR 1,802
03Thu
SAR 1,800
04Fri
SAR 2,203
05Sat
SAR 2,096
06Sun
07Mon
08Tue
SAR 1,939
09Wed
SAR 1,932
10Thu
SAR 1,488
11Fri
SAR 2,131
12Sat
SAR 2,081
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
SAR 2,051
16Wed
SAR 1,740
17Thu
SAR 2,066
18Fri
SAR 2,068
19Sat
20Sun
SAR 2,713
21Mon
22Tue
23Wed
SAR 1,939
24Thu
SAR 2,213
25Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Athens City Center

Athens Intl. Airport

Greece's capital, Athens, is one of the cities that has effected today's world with its history and culture. With this attribute, it hosts millions of tourists from around the world. Athens' only airport, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport, however, is an important airport to which 15 million of people who visit the city arrive through. 

For transportation here, you can get on the bus number 732 from the Sintagma and Omonoia squares in the city center of Athens, getting off on the third stop, Evangelimos Hospital stop and changing on to bus number X95, arriving at the airport after about an hour-long trip. X96, however, provides transportation to the Pire Port and from Pire, to the airport. 

Rail System

Passing through Monastiraki and Sintagma, located in the city center, the M3 line takes you directly to the Airport. However, from the Omonoia Square you can get on the M1 line to get to Monastiraki switching to line M2 which will get you to Sintagma from where you can get on a bus to the airport. 

The M3 line also can get you to important places like the Benaki museum, Athens Academy and Athens Concert hall.

Private Vehicle

Athens, unlike western European cities, does not have orderly streets and boulevards. Because of this, your chance of getting lost is very high.Attiki Road will get you to the A64 which takes you to the Airport. You can get to the Airport via private vehicle in 30 to 40 minutes and park it in the 1360 capacity parking lot.

Airport Information

Hosting more than 15 million visitors annually, the airport offers its passengers and their close ones places to spend their time  fruitfully. With health and maintenance facilities located within the airport, there is also a small archaeological and Acropolis exhibition.

There are also galleries where temporary exhibitions take place in the Airport. It is rich in terms of eating, drinking and shopping. There is a large Duty Free in the airport where you can find everything related to the Mediterranean culture and cuisine.

Transportation to Johannesburg City Center from Airport

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as O.R. Tambo, is located near Johannesburg city centre. You can travel to the city centre from the airport by buses or taxis which you can find in front of the airport terminals. There are also other transportation options such as limousine and train which respond to different needs for the passengers at the airport. There are both international and domestic flights at the airport, which hosts millions of passengers every year.

Bus

Among the vehicles that you can choose for traveling to the city centre from O.R. Tambo International Airport, bus is the most affordable one. Buses going to the city centre depart from the terminal exit and pick up passengers from both domestic and international terminals. Bus fares are usually low and once you arrive in the city centre, you can walk to your destination or take a taxi or another bus. If you are not familiar with the city and visiting for the first time, it is recommended to take a taxi instead of public transportation such as bus.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in front of the airport terminal and travel to different districts in or near Johannesburg city centre. Compared to the other vehicles, taking a taxi is a far better option for the foreigners visiting the city for the first time, because of safety reasons. Traveling to Johannesburg city centre by the taxis you can take from the exit gates of the airport terminals takes about 35 – 40 minutes. Moreover, taxi fares in the city are generally not too high, and if you are traveling in groups of 2 – 3 people, you can travel to the city centre by taxi at reasonable prices.

Train

You can also travel by the trains that you can take from the train station located between the A and B terminals at the airport. The train fares are just as reasonable as the bus fares. When you take the train, you can travel to different routes you want to go in the city centre.

Limousine

There are also more comfortable  transportation options such as limousines at the airport for the passengers. The limousines, which you can hire from the terminal, offer an extremely fast and pleasant journey with their chauffeurs. Limousines, together with taxis, are the safest vehicles to travel to the city centre.

Rent a Car

Passengers who want to rent a car at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport can get a car delivered in a short time by going to the offices of international rent a car companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Budget or National. Rental cars are a convenient and fast way to travel and passengers may also choose luxury cars . Remember to take your travel documents and identification papers, which you will need to rent a car, with you. Also, by making reservation in advance, you can get your car ready before you land on the airport and begin driving to the city centre without losing too much time.

Johannesburg Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
26 Aug
Cloudy
25°11°
Thursday
27 Aug
Clear
20°10°
Friday
28 Aug
Clear
21°9°
Saturday
29 Aug
Clear
21°9°
Sunday
30 Aug
Cloudy
21°10°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Athens Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Athens-Johannesburg flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Athens-Johannesburg flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Athens-Johannesburg flights, you can use Athens Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Lanseria Intl. Airport, O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Athens-Johannesburg is 7151 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 8 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Athens-Johannesburg flights is Saturday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Etihad Airways starts from approximately SAR 1,488.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Qatar Airways
SAR 1,740
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
SAR 1,787
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
SAR 1,892
Etihad Airways
SAR 1,488
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Egyptair
SAR 2,131
1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 12.08.2026

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