Cheap flights from Rhodes to Madrid

School holidays, Christmas and the Spanish summer shape demand on this route more than a simple low season. That is why the listed months can feel very different even when the destination is the same. June is the cheapest month in the fare data shown, while December and January sit near winter holidays and July and August near the peak summer. Weekday departures often leave more room for a lower fare than weekend departures, and booking earlier usually helps on a route with no direct flights. Leave extra time for connections when you choose a cheaper combination of flights.

Volotea is usually the first name to check on this leisure route, followed by Wizz Air, Wizz Air UK, Easyjet and Transavia Airlines as low-cost options. Israir and Sky Express sit between those groups, so check what each fare includes before assuming a bargain. Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Scandinavian Airlines are the full-service names on the list, and they can be useful when a connection needs to be protected. Because no airline flies this route direct, every ticket involves a connection, and the difference between a low-cost and a full-service fare is usually what is included: seat, bag, snack and change rules. Read the fare conditions, not just the headline price.

Arrange the transfer before you land, because Barajas is outside the central city and a late arrival can leave fewer simple options. The usual choices are metro, bus, taxi or a pre-booked car, with the right one depending on terminal, luggage and time of day. Watch for terminal changes on connecting itineraries and for separate tickets that do not protect a missed link. Keep your documents ready for Spain and any transit country, and do not count on a quick hop from the airport to your accommodation. If your connection is separate, build in a comfortable margin and think about a backup plan.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madrid

3.5 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your outbound and return use the same connection point and terminal.
• If the trip is built from separate tickets, allow spare time for delays and re-checking bags.
• Check baggage rules and seat fees for the low-cost carrier before you pay.
• Confirm which airport your ticket names and which terminal you need.
• Carry documents valid for Spain and any transit country.
• Compare weekday and weekend dates before you choose.