Cheap Flights from Rhodes (RHO) to Istanbul (IST)

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Flight deals from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £151. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rhodes to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rhodes to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.

Rhodes to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rhodes to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Rhodes to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£64
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Rhodes to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rhodes to Istanbul is £151. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rhodes to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from £151.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Rhodes to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Rhodes to Istanbul is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rhodes Airport and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Istanbul is one hour ahead of Rhodes and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your RHO to IST flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RHO and IST:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Thessaloniki International Airport

    • Sofia Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is £64. A return plane ticket right now is £151. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RHO to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RHO to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)

  • Rhodes Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 89.92% of flights that take off from RHO arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Central Rhodes to Rhodes Airport is approximately 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to RHO? If you're catching an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 30 miles from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from RHO to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 220 miles east to Ankara to check off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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