Travelling from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are your main options in London.
4 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport flight.
The timezone in Rhodes is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Rhodes Diagoras International Airport is located in Rhodes.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to RHO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport with British Airways.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with British Airways between LHR and RHO.
British Airways sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 100.0% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to RHO departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
You can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from London to RHO departing from LGW. Take off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to RHO.
Choose British Airways if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Rhodes Diagoras International Airport touch down as scheduled 94.44% of the time.
Break up your flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and RHO include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Mykonos International Airport (JMK)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to RHO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Soar above the clouds with any of these airlines that offer direct London to RHO plane tickets from STN:
The most frequently booked airline between STN and RHO is Jet2.
With a dependable 87.5% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO) with a stop or two out of London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and RHO:
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO)
Consider staying in a hotel near RHO if you have a late flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
From Rhodes Diagoras International Airport, central Rhodes is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO)
R 628 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,083. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from London to RHO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO). Visit Rhodes in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Rhodes is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your London to RHO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Rhodes
Start your Rhodes trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Rhodes Diagoras International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Rhodes isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Old Town of Rhodes, Medieval City of Rhodes and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes.
Explore more of Greece
Rhodes has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres northwest of Rhodes, a visit to Chios will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Agia Fotia Beach, Agia İrini Beach and Holy Catholic Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.
Ierapetra is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Rhodes. No journey is complete without experiencing Myrtos Beach, Beach St. Andrew and Chrissi Island.