There are 2 ways to get from Durban to Athens by plane or bus
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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DUR - ATH
19h 56m€352–874Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PZB - ATH
22h 11m€265–884
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €260 - €900 and takes 22h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Athens is to fly which takes 19h 56m and costs €350 - €900.
The distance between Durban and Athens is 7613 km.
It takes approximately 19h 56m to get from Durban to Athens, including transfers.
There are 13045+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Athens, Greece?
Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Athens International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €320–900
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Athens International Airport via Addis Ababa, Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €320–900
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Athens International Airport via Johannesburg, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €300–850
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Athens International Airport via Johannesburg, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250–850
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Athens International Airport via Johannesburg, Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €330–850
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Athens International Airport via Johannesburg, Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €310–800
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Athens International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €320–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Athens International Airport via Maputo, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €300–900
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Athens International Airport via Johannesburg, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €290–1,100
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–11
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- €3–11
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +27 11 774 3333
- Website
- City to City
Bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–10
- Website
- City to City
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