Flying out of Rhodes is simple, scenic, and well connected across the Aegean and Europe. The island’s main gateway, Rhodes International Airport Diagoras, concentrates domestic hops and a wide seasonal network into one easy departure point.
Set about 14 km from Rhodes Town on the island of Rhodes in Greece, the airport’s scale and holiday vibe make departures feel manageable even in peak months. Recent improvements have focused on comfort and flow, so you can move from curb to gate with fewer bottlenecks. In 2024 the airport handled roughly 6.9 million passengers, reflecting growing demand for both quick island connections and European city breaks, and giving travelers a mix of frequent domestic shuttles and summertime nonstops to major hubs.
Whether you are chasing a last minute weekend away, connecting to a long haul via a European hub, or planning a multi stop island escape, flights from Rhodes put much of the region within a short hop. That breadth is ideal for price conscious travelers who can be flexible with dates, destinations, and carriers.
From quick domestic links to sun chaser favorites and medium haul city pairs, Rhodes covers a range of travel plans. Timings and schedules below are examples and subject to change.
For short haul, domestic routes anchor the schedule. Rhodes to Athens runs in about 1 hour nonstop, with several daily services in season. Thessaloniki is about 1 hour, Heraklion about 50 minutes, Santorini about 40 minutes, Samos about 30 minutes, Karpathos about 30 minutes, and Kos about 20 minutes, with frequencies rising in summer.
Summer brings a wave of European city links. Flights to London are around 4 hours nonstop, typically to Gatwick and Heathrow in peak season. Expect about 3 hours 30 minutes to Amsterdam, about 3 hours to Paris, around 3 hours to Munich, about 2 hours 30 minutes to Vienna, and roughly 3 hours to Berlin. Routes to Stockholm often operate seasonally, with timings around 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours depending on airport.
Regional favorites add variety. Tel Aviv sits about 2 hours away nonstop, Istanbul around 1 hour 30 minutes in season, and Sharm el Sheikh roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on select summer schedules. Among the airlines flying from Rhodes on these routes you will commonly find full service and low cost names, including Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and Wizz Air alongside other carriers, with specific operating periods varying by route and season.
Prices shift with the seasons in the Dodecanese. A little timing and flexibility can go a long way toward finding cheap flights from Rhodes.
Spring and autumn usually bring better value than the midsummer peak, especially from April into early June and from September into October, though exact patterns vary year to year. For many short haul routes, checking fares 4 to 6 weeks before departure can be a sweet spot, with longer lead times advisable for peak August travel. If your dates are open, try midweek departures and returns, and compare early morning with late evening flights to surface lower fares.
Set a watch on prices rather than refreshing constantly. Use Set a Price Alert to track specific Rhodes routes and get notified when the fare moves, so you can book when it fits your budget. If you are stitching together a bigger island and city escape, the Nomad Search Tool helps you input three or more stops and finds a money smart order automatically, saving time on complex multi city planning. For even more flexibility, explore Travel Hacks such as self transfer, hidden cities, and throwaway tickets exactly as described by Kiwi.com, which can uncover options traditional bookings do not show.
For last minute flights from Rhodes, widen your airport choices around your target city, look at overnight or first wave departures, and consider a one way to a nearby hub and a separate onward ticket when that makes sense for timing and price.
Rhodes uses a single, easy to navigate airport, with a compact layout and seasonal peaks. Here is what to expect on the day you fly.
Rhodes International Airport Diagoras sits about 14 km from Rhodes Town in Paradeisi. The single terminal handles both domestic and international flights and has free Wi Fi, currency exchange, duty free shopping, and several cafés and restaurants, with recent upgrades focused on larger retail areas and improved seating. Taxis and rides run from the terminal forecourt, and typical road time to Rhodes Town is around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Car rentals are widely available on site. Public transport options operate between the airport and town, with schedules that change by season.
Airlines span both budget and full service models. Low cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air often lead on point to point seasonal routes, while full service brands such as Austrian Airlines and others connect to European hubs. Baggage allowances, seat selection, and onboard service vary by airline and fare type, so always review conditions before booking.
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