Cheap flights to Rhodes

Flights to Rhodes

One of Greece’s most popular islands, Rhodes is blessed with rich green landscapes, sprawling beaches and a multitude of cultural excursion opportunities. Direct flights are available from the UK to Rhodes during the holiday season. From there, passengers can take a connecting flight or a ferry to other Greek hotspots like Kos, Athens, Santorini and Crete.

Which is the main airport in Rhodes?

The main – and only – airport in this city is Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO), located just 8.6 miles from Rhodes city centre. This airport offers both long-term and short-term parking; facilities inside include a bank and a bureau de change, multiple places to eat and drink, luggage lockers, shops, and a pharmacy. An affordable 40-minute bus service connects Rhodes Diagoras International with Rhodes Town, with buses departing from early morning to late night.

Which airlines offer flights to Rhodes?

As a popular tourist destination, Rhodes is served by multiple airlines. Some of the most well-known flight providers include British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair. Jet2.com and TUI Airways are also good options for those traveling from smaller UK airports. Note that flights on all these airlines are seasonal, operating between late spring and late autumn only. Passengers wishing to travel during the off-season will need to take a non-direct flight with an airline such as Aegean Airlines.

Why travel by plane to Rhodes?

With affordable direct flights available throughout late spring, summer and autumn, there’s no reason not to travel to Rhodes by plane. Passengers traveling from the UK will find seasonal direct flights available from most major airports including London Gatwick, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester and many more. Total travel time for a direct flight is just over four hours, with non-direct flights arriving in as little as five to six hours.

Before you travel to Rhodes by plane - good to know!

Rhodes is the ideal destination for any traveller who loves rich history and tradition. There are numerous monuments and old villages to visit, each one with its own unique story and Greek mythology. Cultural must-sees include the acropolises and castles around the island and the local wines in Empona village. Getting around Rhodes to visit these sites is cheap and easy thanks to the bus system, which connects Rhodes Town to most of the villages and beaches. There are also daily boats for trips around the coastline.

How to Get to Rhodes by Plane

There are around 6 direct flights to Rhodes every day from Manchester International Airport. The first of these departs just before 6:00 a.m. with the final flight of the day leaving at roughly 3:00 p.m. The most popular airline across this route is Thompson, but Jet 2 and Monarch also offer services. The flight usually takes around 4 hours to complete with a travel distance of 3,000 kilometres. On arrival you will land at Rhodes International Airport which deals with all of the islands international air travel. Approximately 16 kilometres from the city centre, the airport offers taxi and car hire services from the main arrivals terminal. There is also a shuttle bus that operates throughout the day and takes about 40 minutes to reach the city.

Rhodes

Rhodes is a perennially popular tourist destination, combining fascinating ancient history with idyllic island living. The island is perhaps most famous for its numerous archaeological and architectural highlights, with the area being a hotbed of ancient Greek history. The Medieval old town was declared a world heritage site in the late 1980's and continues to attract a huge number of visitors every year having worked hard to improve its tourist facilities over the past decade. A series of perfectly preserved, walls, gates and avenues, the old town area of the city is also packed with fantastic bars and restaurants all serving traditional Greek food in a spectacular setting. One of the island's other main attractions is the Acropolis of Rhodes which is located just 3 kilometres from the city centre. Featuring a small outdoor amphitheatre and stadium the Acropolis has been partially restored and is still able to impress upon visitors the sheer size, scale and importance of the area.