Cheap flights from Manchester to Rhodes

The expensive stretch is the destination's summer, when Greek island holidays peak and school holidays push fares up. Work back from there and October is the cheapest month on this route, with the winter and early spring months generally quieter on price too. Booking well ahead matters most for July and August departures; outside the high season, midweek dates often come in lower. Christmas and other school breaks can lift fares even on a leisure route like this one.

Ryanair leads the low-cost pack here, with Ryanair UK, Easyjet and Jet2 also selling stripped-down fares where checked baggage and seat selection cost extra. TUI Airways sells package-style seats that typically include more, aimed at holidaymakers rather than fare-hunters. Norwegian and Norwegian International, Eurowings, Air Baltic and Aegean Airlines round out the list, some of them connecting through their own hubs rather than flying direct. Aegean Airlines is the full-service option, so its fare usually includes baggage that the budget carriers charge for. Weigh the total with bags against the base fare before you pick.

Before you land, sort out how you will reach Rhodes town from Diagoras Airport, since the airport sits outside the city and you will need a bus, taxi or pre-booked transfer for the last leg. Public buses meet scheduled arrivals and run towards the town and main resorts. Car hire desks operate at the terminal if you plan to explore the island. Allow extra time at the airport in peak summer, when holiday charter traffic piles up alongside scheduled flights.

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+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Manchester has a single airport, Manchester International, so confirm your departure terminal and time rather than an airport choice.
• Check whether your Ryanair, Jet2 or Easyjet fare includes cabin or checked baggage before comparing the headline price.
• Make sure your passport meets Greece's entry validity rules and check any documents needed for your stay.
• If you book a connecting ticket with Norwegian, Eurowings or Air Baltic, confirm the transfer time and whether bags are checked through.
• Compare October dates against summer ones, since the same ticket can vary a lot by month.
• Check whether your fare is with TUI Airways as a package seat or a standalone flight, as inclusions differ.