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Quick Flight Summary from Rhodes to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $128
  • Direct flight duration 4 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Thursday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $172

Cheapest flights from Rhodes to Istanbul

Best Price

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
26 Oct, Mon
Rhodes – Istanbul
10h 55m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$128

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
20 Oct, Tue
Rhodes – Istanbul
12h 40m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$148

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
21 Oct, Wed
Rhodes – Istanbul
12h 40m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$148

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
25 Oct, Sun
Rhodes – Istanbul
1d 45m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$166

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
29 Oct, Thu
Rhodes – Istanbul
13h
1 stop
RHO–IST
$170
Shortest Flight

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Rhodes – Istanbul
4h 5m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$176

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
30 Oct, Fri
Rhodes – Istanbul
5h 35m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$196

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
Rhodes – Istanbul
12h 40m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$196

SKY express

SKY express
19 Oct, Mon
Rhodes – Istanbul
16h 40m
1 stop
RHO–IST
$218

Last update: 15 October 2026 02:02

Estimated Prices for Rhodes to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day26 October Monday
Best Price
$128
Average Price
$205
$326
$128
$176
15Thu
Oct
$325
16Fri
$326
17Sat
$218
19Mon
$148
20Tue
$148
21Wed
$196
22Thu
$218
23Fri
$166
25Sun
$128
26Mon
$227
27Tue
$227
28Wed
$170
29Thu
$196
30Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

AJet
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  • Domestic Focus
  • Turkish Airlines Partner
Flynas
  • Best LCC Middle East
  • Flexible Rebooking
  • Wide Domestic Network
Pegasus Airlines
  • Turkey's LCC Leader
  • Digital-First Airline
  • Wide Turkish Network
EgyptAir
  • Star Alliance Member
  • Complimentary Meals
  • 2x23kg Baggage
flyadeal
  • Lowest Fares
  • Hajj & Umrah Specialist
  • Easy Mobile Booking

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Rhodes City Center

Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport

On this beautiful Aegean island, traveling to the airport from the city centre takes about 20 minutes. Your journey may take a little longer if you choose buses for transportation. You may also consider taking other alternatives such as taxi and car rental.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is a convenient and comfortable way to travel to the airport. If you wish to stay away from Rhodes’ heat or catch your flight, you can find yourself a taxi in almost everywhere on the island.

Bus

You must buy a ticket in advance to use the buses which have stops at different locations in the city. You can get to the airport within half an hour at the latest. Tickets can be purchased from the mini marts around. Buses do not run during night hours and departure times differ in weekdays and weekends. There is a bus running in every 15 minutes between 04:15 and 22:30 on weekdays, while on weekends, in every 30 minutes between 05:10 and 23:00.

Rent a Car

Although it is more convenient and comfortable than the other means of transport, it may not be a good idea to rent a car in the heavy Rhodes traffic as it is expensive and risky. But if you are going to be in Rhodes for a long time, you can easily find yourself a vehicle from the many rent a car companies in the city centre.

Airport Information

Diagoras Airport, that host many tourists every year, has a two-storied single terminal building in which there are bank offices, ATM’s and a health center. There are also conferance and meeting rooms in the airport, which has yet to have wireless internet connection.

If you want to get rid of the stress of long waitings and delays or satisfy your hunger, there is a bar, a cafe and a restaurant in the terminal building. In addition to these, there is also a Duty-Free shop where you can buy products such as perfums, souvenirs and newspapers. 

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Wednesday
14 Oct
Rain
18°15°
Today
Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
15°14°
Friday
16 Oct
Rain
14°11°
Saturday
17 Oct
Rain
13°12°
Sunday
18 Oct
Rain
16°9°

Alternative Flights Rhodes Istanbul

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Rhodes Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Rhodes-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Rhodes-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Rhodes-Istanbul flights, you can use Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Rhodes-Istanbul is 533 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Rhodes-Istanbul flights is Thursday.
Aegean Airlines, SKY express organizes direct flights between Rhodes-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Aegean Airlines starts from approximately $122.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Aegean Airlines
$122
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
SKY express
$199
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 11.10.2026

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