Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Rhodes.
Take your pick of 52 weekly Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight available. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RHO to ATH flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for RHO to ATH flights, with 85.61% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RHO and ATH include:
Crete Heraklion Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Kos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
34 € is the best price for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 79 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from RHO to ATH, reserve your journey four months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from RHO to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Of the departures from Rhodes Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Rhodes to Rhodes Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport, take a look at Helena Christina. It's a short ride from RHO.
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Rhodes Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RHO to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.
