Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Heraklion and Rhodes share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 15 Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your HER to RHO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport, so getting to Rhodes (and then seeing more parts of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier that offers HER to RHO flights. An impressive 94.55% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HER and RHO:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Right now, Rs7,335 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs24,226. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HER to RHO, reserve your journey four months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of all flights departing from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Crete Heraklion Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Consider staying at Helena Christina after your Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. It's not too far from RHO and a good option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Travel at your own pace with a Rhodes Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Rhodes and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Rhodes Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Rhodes. If you want a quieter vibe, go in December.
When reserving your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Rhodes Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rhodes, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to RHO in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Rhodes, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 434 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.

