Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Rhodes is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LHR to RHO flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Rhodes (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and RHO include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport flight is R 1,929. A return fare right now is R 3,454. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to RHO, book your trip nine months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to RHO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Consider booking a hotel near RHO if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rhodes Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Rhodes and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Rhodes Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
From Rhodes Airport, Rhodes is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rhodes. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rhodes Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rhodes, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to RHO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Rhodes is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 434 kilometres north-west of Rhodes, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Have time for another stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 434 kilometres north-west of Rhodes and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.