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Flights from Johannesburg to Athens
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens. 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
Johannesburg to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey11h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg 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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JNB Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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JNB Munich (MUC) ATH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
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
- NoneAthens vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → ATH
Flights from Johannesburg to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens?
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 Johannesburg to Athens?
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 Johannesburg and Athens?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Munich (MUC). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Athens?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
