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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Rhodes
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Rhodes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £36, and a ferry costs an average of £42.
Distance: 433 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£68 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
24h 54m Average total duration 23h 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Rhodes from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Athens to Rhodes is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Athens to Rhodes
Travel to Rhodes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Rhodes.

There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Rhodes: ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Rhodes from Athens is by taking a flight, which costs on average £36.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Athens to Rhodes:
Taking a flight costs £4 less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of £40.
The fastest way from Athens to Rhodes is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Rhodes that take longer:
Ferry takes 14 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Athens to Rhodes is approximately 268 miles.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Rhodes is:
- 2 ferries per day.
- 9 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Athens to Rhodes as scheduled services by ferry or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Athens to Rhodes:
- Ferries from Athens to Rhodes most often leave from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Port of Rhodes.
- Flights most often depart from Athens at Athens International Airport and arrive in Rhodes at Rhodes International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Rhodes:
- You can travel between Athens and Rhodes by ferry with Blue Star Ferries. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £40 with Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Rhodes.
- You can go to Rhodes from Athens by plane with Aegean Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £47 with Aegean Airlines from Athens to Rhodes on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Rhodes with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferry available with Blue Star Ferries 2 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flights with Aegean Airlines with 5 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rhodes as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Athens to Rhodes.
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