Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Rhodes's timezone is UTC+2, making Rhodes one hour behind Riyadh.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RUH to RHO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and RHO:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport flight is R 3,800. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,580. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to RHO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Finding cheap flights from RUH to RHO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination on time.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near RUH:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RHO if you're catching a late King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Rhodes Airport rental car and explore Rhodes and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Rhodes Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
Rhodes Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Rhodes. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Rhodes based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Rhodes Airport for August if you'd like to visit Rhodes during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to RHO in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Rhodes, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 434 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Head 434 kilometres north-west from Rhodes to reach Acharnes, another standout destination in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
