Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Cape Town and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your CPT to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and ATH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, C$400 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$846. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to ATH, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.