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Flights from Athens to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Athens to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Istanbul, about 11h 43m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 43m
Athens to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey11h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Athens to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ATH Istanbul (IST) JNB
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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ATH Munich (MUC) JNB
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,152 km4,441 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneJohannesburg vs Athens
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- ATH → JNB, HLA
Flights from Athens to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Istanbul and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,152 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Munich (MUC). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Johannesburg?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
