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Flights from Cape Town to Athens

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 13h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 28m
CPTATHIST

Cape Town to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey13h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Athens

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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CPT Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~13h 40m
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CPT Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m
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3
CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) ATH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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CPT Frankfurt (FRA) ATH
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~16h 31m
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CPT Munich (MUC) ATH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~15h 52m
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CPT Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 31m
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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
8,015 km4,977 miles
Journey time
13h 28mestimate
Time difference
NoneAthens vs Cape Town
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
CPT → ATH

Flights from Cape Town to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai 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 Cape Town to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,015 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Athens?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Athens?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

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