Flying from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is 55 minutes.
Rhodes and Santorini (Thira) are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To ensure you catch your RHO to JTR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Santorini (Thira) (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RHO and JTR:
Athens International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Bari Airport
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
76% of flights leaving from Rhodes Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Rhodes Airport from central Rhodes, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your flight from Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from RHO, spend the night in Helena Christina and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Book a hotel near JTR if you have a late Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Rhodes Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RHO to JTR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Santorini (Thira), now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its popular sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
