Helsinki (Vantaa) to Rhodes (HEL–RHO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,658 mi airlines 16/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY1861
AY Finnair
32B
6:10 AM
EEST T2
10:05 AM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DK1346
DK Sunclass
32Q
7:30 AM
EEST
11:30 AM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1863
AY Finnair
32B
3:45 PM
EEST
7:40 PM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1865
AY Finnair
32B
4:30 PM
EEST
8:25 PM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1862
AY Finnair
32B
10:55 AM
EEST
3:00 PM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1864
AY Finnair
32B
8:30 PM
EEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1866
AY Finnair
32B
9:15 PM
EEST
1:20 AM+1
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Rhodes
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,658 mi 3h 55m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

HEL–RHO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,658 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–RHO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 15 32B 3h55 Oneworld
DK Sunclass Airlines 1 32Q 4h
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
32Q Airbus A321neo – DK
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (15 flights/wk, 94%)
Unaffiliated: DK (1 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to RHO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to RHO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,936
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Rhodes from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras".
Metric HEL→RHO TLL→RHO
Distance from HEL 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 16 2
Flight time 3h 55m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras".

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rhodes is 0 hours the same as Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · RHO: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Rhodes.
Distance & Flight Time
1,658 mi / 2,668 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m to 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Greece visa-free with no time limit as EU members. A Finnish passport or national ID card gets you through border control. No advance paperwork or registration is needed for short stays.

For stays over 90 days, register at the local police station or Aliens Bureau and request a Registration Certificate for EU Citizens. The fee is EUR 10. Bring your passport or ID, proof of funds or employment, and health insurance documentation.

Finland to Greece is a major summer leisure route. Direct flights from Helsinki reach Athens, Thessaloniki, and several island airports (Rhodes, Crete, Corfu) during peak season. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency medical treatment at Greek public hospitals. Island ferries from Athens (Piraeus port) do not require any ID check for domestic travel within Greece.

HEL–RHO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Rhodes route.
Route details
Distance1,658 mi / 2,668 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: RHO
IATA / ICAORHO / LGRP
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to RHO flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" take approximately 3h 55m to 4h. The route covers 1,658 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Sunclass Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from HEL to RHO. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VIE, KRK, ZRH, KGS, ATH, ARN, EDI, CPH, MAN, FRA, WMI, TLL, AMS, CRL, GOT, MUC, BER, CDG, LGW, DUS, DUB, STN, HER, BRU, GVA and PRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RHO to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to RHO

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Sunclass Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HEL to RHO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to RHO ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,658 miles (2,668 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).