Birmingham to Rhodes
2931 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 04m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Rhodes (RHO). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £142 return), with peak prices in August (around £353). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham serves the Midlands and is the UK's seventh-busiest airport, with strong Ryanair and Jet2 short-haul leisure networks plus full-service connections via KLM, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus to global hubs. Emirates, Qatar and Air India operate the long-haul slots. The terminal connects to Birmingham International station — eight minutes by train to Birmingham New Street — which makes it one of the better-connected UK airports for rail passengers.
Arriving in Rhodes
Rhodes Airport is 14 km southwest of Rhodes Town, with bus service to the centre every 30 minutes for €2.50. The route is summer-leisure-dominated — May–October schedules from most UK airports, thinning sharply November–April. Old town accommodation and Lindos resort fares both peak July–August; June and September deliver similar weather at noticeably lower prices.
Who flies BHX to RHO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 4h 04m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 4h 04m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 4h 04m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 4h 04m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BHX→RHO
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Birmingham to Rhodes FAQs
Direct flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Rhodes (RHO) take approximately 4h 04m for the 2931 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £108. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Rhodes (RHO): Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, TUI Airways, KLM and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Greece (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece before booking.
Rhodes (RHO) is the primary international airport for Rhodes. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.