Flying from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Rhodes.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest you can take. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 23:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RHO to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that operates RHO to HEL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RHO and HEL:
Tallinn Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is C$147. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$310. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RHO to HEL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Rhodes Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RHO arrive at their destination as scheduled 89.92% of the time.
Rhodes Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Rhodes. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near RHO:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and discover more of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Rhodes Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RHO to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland you'll want to see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.