Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Rhodes and Santorini (Thira) share the same timezone, UTC+2.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your RHO to JTR flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RHO and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is R 1,277. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,553. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RHO to JTR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Rhodes Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 89.92% of flights that depart RHO arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Rhodes to Rhodes Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RHO:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel near JTR if you're catching a late Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Rhodes Airport to Santorini International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RHO to JTR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.