Cheap flights from East Midlands to Rhodes from £41
Updated 2026-07-26
2924 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 03m with 3 airlines operating direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Rhodes (RHO). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
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 EMA to RHO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 4h 03m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 4h 03m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 4h 03m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Nottingham to Rhodes FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Rhodes (RHO) take approximately 4h 03m for the 2924 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.
3 carriers operate direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Rhodes (RHO): Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways. 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.
Anything at £49 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £48, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £41. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.