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Quick Flight Summary from Athens to Cape Town

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    EGP 27,206
  • Direct flight duration 14 hour 50 min
  • Arrival airports CPT
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    EGP 27,746

Cheapest flights from Athens to Cape Town

Best Price

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
18 Aug, Tue15:35
Athens – Cape Town
22h 25m
1 stop
ATHCPT

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
21 Aug, Fri17:25
Athens – Cape Town
1d 5h
1 stop
ATHCPT

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
11 Aug, Tue13:35
Athens – Cape Town
1d 8h 50m
1 stop
ATHCPT
Shortest Flight

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
7 Jul, Tue06:00
Athens – Cape Town
16h 25m
1 stop
ATHCPT

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
8 Aug, Sat13:35
Athens – Cape Town
1d 8h 50m
1 stop
ATHCPT

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
15 Aug, Sat06:00
Athens – Cape Town
16h 25m
1 stop
ATHCPT

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
3 Aug, Mon15:35
Athens – Cape Town
22h 25m
1 stop
ATHCPT

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
20 Aug, Thu15:35
Athens – Cape Town
22h 25m
1 stop
ATHCPT

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
9 Jul, Thu06:00
Athens – Cape Town
16h 25m
1 stop
ATHCPT

Last update: 07 July 2026 21:54

Estimated Prices for Athens to Cape Town Flights

Cheapest Day28 July Tuesday
Best Price
EGP 28,193
Average Price
EGP 39,065
EGP 52,115
EGP 28,193
EGP 37,987
07Tue
Jul
EGP 37,911
08Wed
09Thu
EGP 50,845
10Fri
EGP 39,678
11Sat
EGP 51,696
12Sun
EGP 42,138
13Mon
EGP 42,136
14Tue
EGP 43,880
15Wed
EGP 52,115
16Thu
17Fri
18Sat
19Sun
20Mon
EGP 37,961
21Tue
EGP 38,100
22Wed
23Thu
EGP 44,035
24Fri
EGP 31,064
25Sat
EGP 34,566
26Sun
EGP 37,277
27Mon
EGP 28,193
28Tue
EGP 30,943
29Wed
EGP 34,734
30Thu
EGP 34,841
31Fri
01Sat
Aug
02Sun
03Mon
04Tue
EGP 31,203
05Wed

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 Cape Town City Center from Airport

Cape Town Intl. Airport

Cape Town is one of the three capitals of the Republic of South Africa located in the southernmost of Africa continent. This second largest city of the continental Africa stands out with its natural beauties and unique marine products. When you climb the Table Mountain in Cape Town, you are welcomed by the breathtaking view of the city and the ocean. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela, a symbol of freedom and racial equality in the world, was held captive for years, is also located within the borders of Cape Town.

Cape Town is a very rich city in terms of transportation options. The metro lines and vintage trains carrying passengers throughout the city are the two main elements of the rail system. Passengers generally prefer buses and minibuses in the city. It is also possible to travel around the city with blue and red double-decker buses specially designed for tourists. There are also taxi or car rental options for passengers who want a comfortable and quick transportation.

If you prefer a quick and comfortable transportation after your plane has landed, you can get car from one of the car rental companies operating 24 hours at the airport. You can also get to the city center in a comfortable way by preferring taxi, bus or shuttle service.

Taxi

Taxis, which are among the commonly used transportation vehicles in this city where the weather is hot, operate 24 hours at the airport. With the modern and comfortable taxis, you can get to wherever you want in the city after a travel of 30 minutes.

Bus

You can get to the city by using the buses waiting in front of the terminal building of Cape Town Airport. These buses offer service between 04:20 am and 10:00 pm. They operate every 20 minutes.

Shuttle Service

If you want to get to the city center in a quick way with a private driver, many shuttle companies are waiting for you at the airport. To benefit from shuttle service, you can make your payment before or after your arrival and enjoy a comfortable travel to the city center.

Car Rental

If you are planning to stay in the city for at least a few days or travel to nearby cities, renting a car might be useful. From car rental companies located at the airport such as Budget, Woodford, Avis and Thrifty, you can rent a vehicle with the features you want and travel comfortably to the city.

Cape Town Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
7 Jul
Cloudy
18°11°
Wednesday
8 Jul
Clear
19°13°
Thursday
9 Jul
Cloudy
15°12°
Friday
10 Jul
Cloudy
15°12°
Saturday
11 Jul
Clear
17°12°

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