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)
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're on a late Rhodes Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
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.