Cheap flights from Krakow to Rhodes

October is the cheapest month for this route, and the price calendar usually shows September and October as the calm stretch after the summer rush. July and August are the busiest and dearest weeks on Rhodes, when Greek island demand peaks and Polish holiday traffic picks up. Winter months still show fares, but schedules thin out and connections become more likely. Midweek departures tend to cost less than weekend ones, and booking a few months ahead helps in high season.

Wizz Air, Ryanair, Easyjet and Buzz cover the low-cost end of this route, and they are the names to look at first if you are travelling with hand luggage only. Austrian, Swiss, Aegean Airlines and Air Serbia sell connecting itineraries through their hubs, where a checked bag and seat selection are usually part of the fare. Norwegian and CitizenPlane also appear in results. The gap between the two groups is mostly about what is included: low-cost fares unbundle bags and seats, so compare the final total rather than the headline.

Rhodes has one airport, Diagoras, on the west side of the island, a short transfer from Rhodes town and the resorts along the east coast. Taxis wait outside arrivals, local buses run into town through the day, and pre-booked transfers or a hire car make sense if you are heading further down the island. Late-night landings are worth planning for, since bus service drops off in the evening and the taxi rank can be busy when several flights arrive together. Keep your accommodation address handy for the driver.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Rhodes

128 k (2020)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Krakow departures leave from Balice, so confirm the airport code on your booking matches before you pay.
• On Wizz Air, Ryanair, Easyjet and Buzz, add the cabin bag you actually need and check the size limit before comparing totals.
• If a cheap fare routes you through a hub with Austrian, Swiss, Aegean Airlines or Air Serbia, make sure the whole trip is on one ticket so a delay is covered.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card for Greece and check its expiry covers your whole stay.
• Book early for July and August, or aim at October, the cheapest month on this route.
• Sort your transfer from Diagoras Airport before a late landing, when buses have stopped running.