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There are various airlines that operate flights between these two destinations regularly. The two most common are SKY Express and Aegean Airlines. You will also find many operated by Olympic Air. All of these airlines operate nonstop flights, but it is possible to find on-stop and two-stop flights along the route, as well.

It is easiest and cheapest to book direct flights between these two cities, but there are also various one-stop and two-stop flights you can book from Rhodes to Athens. If you choose a one-stop flight, you will have a layover in Chios (JKH), Thessaloniki (SKG), Varos Limnos (LXS), Karpathos (AOK), or Heraklion (HER). Two-stop flights commonly have stops in Samos (SMI) and Chios.

First, consider using public transport to reach the airport in Rhodes and again to reach your final destination in Athens after your flight. Next, book direct flights, as these burn less fuel because they have fewer takeoffs and landings than one-stop and two-stop flights. Consider flying with Aegean Airlines, one of the most sustainable airlines flying this route. They also offer direct flights on this route. Finally, pack as light as you can, as this reduces the total weight of the plane and leads to less fuel consumption.

US citizens will need their valid passport to board flights from Rhodes to Athens. Unless you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you will not need a visa to fly to or within the country of Greece.

Among airlines operating Rhodes to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Rhodes and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flights from Rhodes to Athens usually depart from Rhodes Diagoras (RHO) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rhodes to Athens.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 192 round-trip, compared to C$ 213 via a layover through Karpathos (AOK).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 19–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Rhodes to Athens most commonly pass through:

• Karpathos (AOK) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) – 36% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Rhodes to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 181 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 214, a difference of C$ 33. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rhodes to Athens route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rhodes to Athens flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Monastiraki, Acropolis, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rhodes to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:01 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 12:51 am.

The flight takes about 1h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 194. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rhodes to Athens takes 1h 01m, covering 650 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 161 to C$ 815. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rhodes to Athens are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 124.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Karpathos (AOK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 34m, compared with 13h 24m via Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Rhodes to Athens range from C$ 162 to C$ 247, with an average of C$ 194 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 162 counts as a good deal.