Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Rhodes's timezone is UTC+2, making Rhodes two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Your LIS to RHO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and RHO:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport flight is R 1,840. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,726. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from LIS to RHO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to RHO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights leaving from Lisbon Portela Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
If you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near RHO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Rhodes Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Rhodes and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Rhodes Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
From Rhodes Airport, Rhodes is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Rhodes based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Rhodes is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Rhodes Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to RHO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Rhodes has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north-west of Rhodes, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Set out 434 kilometres north-west from Rhodes and you'll be in Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Don't leave without experiencing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.