Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport is 50 minutes.
Rhodes's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
Flights from HER to RHO start at 07:00 — the first with Sky Express. The last departure is at 19:00 with Sky Express. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HER to RHO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Rhodes (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy with Sky Express. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Sky Express is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Sky Express is the most punctual carrier operating HER to RHO flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HER and RHO:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport flight is $39. A return ticket is currently $146. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from HER to RHO, reserve your trip ten months before your departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HER to RHO.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HER? If you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Reserve a hotel close to RHO if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rhodes Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rhodes and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rhodes Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
From Rhodes Airport, Rhodes is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Rhodes based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Rhodes is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HER to RHO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Rhodes, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 434 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Your trip through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 434 kilometres north-west of Rhodes.

