Travelling from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport (RHO): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport (RHO) departing from here.
Rhodes is nine hours behind Melbourne. Rhodes Airport is located in Rhodes, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to RHO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to RHO flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
About Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near RHO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Rhodes Airport rental car and explore Rhodes and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Rhodes Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
Rhodes Airport is around 7 miles from central Rhodes. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport is £365. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £778. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to RHO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Rhodes Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport (RHO). Visit Rhodes in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Rhodes is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Melbourne to RHO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Rhodes
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Rhodes Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rhodes:
There are plenty of things to do in Rhodes when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Old Town of Rhodes followed by Medieval City of Rhodes and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes.
Explore more of Greece
Chios is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Rhodes. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Chios Castle, The Turkish Bath - Chios Castle and Agia Fotia Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Greece, consider Ierapetra, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Rhodes. Beach St. Andrew, Chrissi Island and Belegrina beach are highlights.