Flying from London to Rhodes: No Direct Flights, Best Connections
There are no year-round direct flights from London airports (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) to Rhodes (RHO). All routes require a connection.
Best Connection Hubs
| Hub | Airlines | Typical Total Time | Notes |
|---|
| Athens (ATH) | Aegean, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Sky Express | 4h 30m – 6h | Most frequent (10+ daily); short hop (50 min); reliable. |
| Istanbul (IST/SAW) | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus | 5h – 7h | Good if combining Turkey; IST is mega-hub, longer transfer. |
| Thessaloniki (SKG) | Ryanair, Aegean, easyJet | 5h – 7h | Seasonal; alternative Greek gateway. |
| Other Greek islands | Seasonal charters | Varies | e.g., via Kos, Santorini—rare, leisure-focused. |
Seasonal Charters (Summer Only)
- TUI Airways, Jet2, easyJet Holidays, British Airways Holidays operate direct charter flights LGW/STN/LTN → RHO (May–Oct).
- Bookable only as packages (flight+hotel) or via tour operator sites.
- Flight time: ~4h 15m.
London Airport Strategy
- LGW: Most charter & scheduled connections (easyJet, BA, TUI, Jet2).
- LHR: BA to ATH + Aegean/SA connection; best for Star Alliance.
- STN/LTN: Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet to ATH/SKG + connection.
- LCY: No Rhodes routes; connect via LHR/LGW.
Booking Tips
- Book ATH connection on one ticket (BA/Aegean codeshare) for baggage through-check and misconnect protection.
- Allow ≥2.5 hrs at ATH (bus transfer between terminals common).
- Summer 2024: Check for new direct charters announced Jan–Mar.
- Alternative: Fly to Dalaman (DLM) direct (4h 30m), then 2-hr ferry to Rhodes—sometimes cheaper/faster.
Bottom line: Athens is the most reliable hub; book a protected connection. For pure convenience in summer, seek a charter package.
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