Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Rhodes is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Jet2 is the earliest you can take. Jet2 operates the last service of the day at 15:40.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to RHO flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport, so getting to Rhodes (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and RHO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Belfast International Airport
Kos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Right now, 34 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 95 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to RHO.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from EDI to RHO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Consider booking a hotel near RHO if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Rhodes Airport rental car and discover Rhodes and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Rhodes Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
Rhodes Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rhodes. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rhodes in January.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes Airport for August if you want to explore Rhodes during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to RHO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Rhodes, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 434 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Time for another stop? Make your way to Acharnes. It's about 434 kilometres north-west of Rhodes and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.