Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is one hour ahead of Rhodes, where Rhodes Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your RHO to Istanbul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Rhodes Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will be your arrival point.
Take to the skies with Aegean Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from RHO to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Travelling from central Rhodes to RHO takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 7 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RHO:
Rhodes Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RHO land at their destination as scheduled 89.92% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Istanbul
£38 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start at £80. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from RHO to Istanbul.
October is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on Rhodes Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from RHO to Istanbul.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 30 miles. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Follow your own route with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from RHO to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 30 miles from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your RHO to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Istanbul in low season for a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Rhodes Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from RHO to Istanbul around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Rhodes Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 220 miles east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.