Direct flight about 3 h 58
Rhodes from Bristol
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Bristol, a nonstop flight gets you in Rhodes in about 3 h 58. You land at Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO), 19 miles from the destination, after 1,829 miles of flight.
In Rhodes, the best time for a trip is May to October, with daytime highs up to 30 °C and the sea up to 27 °C.
7 days in Rhodes in August, Beach and hiking, from Bristol on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from Bristol
- about 3 h 58
- Flight distance BRS to RHO
- 1,829 miles
- Nonstop from BRS
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- May to October
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choosing a Bristol to Rhodes flight
Begin with the holiday you want rather than a particular departure time. A week away calls for a straightforward city break with room for beaches and heritage, while longer stays benefit from splitting the trip between different parts of Rhodes. HolidayWow shows current flight and stay options through partner links, with live prices presented in pounds for the UK market.
RhodesiPhoto: Böhringer Friedrich · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
BristoliPhoto: mattbuck ( category ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCheck Bristol Airport for the practical side of departure, including the terminal, baggage rules and onward transport. The planning view can begin at your home and connect the airport journey, flight and transfer to the first stay. This gives you one place to review the complete route and keeps each booking linked to the right day of the holiday.
Flexible dates can help you match the flight schedule with the season that suits your group. Spring brings comfortable daytime conditions, while summer offers the strongest beach weather. September remains attractive for warm sea temperatures and a more settled sightseeing rhythm. Compare the live choices before settling on a departure that works comfortably for everyone.
RhodesiPhoto: Böhringer Friedrich · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsBristoliPhoto: mattbuck ( category ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMatching the flight to island weather
April is a useful shoulder-season choice for sightseeing, with average daytime temperatures of 19 °C, night temperatures of 16 °C and ten hours of sunshine. May adds warmth, reaching 23 °C by day, while the sea reaches 20 °C. These months work well for walks around the historic centre, coastal drives and unhurried meals outdoors.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJune brings 27 °C daytime temperatures and 23 °C in the sea, making it a strong choice for combining culture with swimming. July is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures of 30 °C and sea temperatures of 25 °C. Choose a balanced pace with a morning for active sights, a midday break near your accommodation and an evening outing after the heat eases.
August retains daytime temperatures of 30 °C and offers the warmest sea at 27 °C. September is a compelling transition for a beach-led holiday, with 28 °C during the day and 26 °C in the sea. Each monthly view also provides typical night temperatures, sunshine hours and rain days, helping you choose activities that suit the season.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoosing your base on Rhodes
Rhodes Town works well for a first visit because the medieval walls, harbour area and major historical sights sit within a compact base. Choose accommodation near the old town when you value easy evening walks, restaurants and short transfers. A stay farther along the coast may suit travellers who want to begin and finish each day beside the sea.
The southern coast serves travellers drawn to broad beaches, resorts and longer days beside the water. Northern villages and coastal settlements provide a quieter base for exploring the island by car, with useful access to nature, beaches and smaller local places. Compare several areas before choosing a base that matches your pace and preferred activities.
Where you stay also shapes the practical plan. A town base reduces backtracking and suits a relaxed city break, while two bases can give a longer holiday greater variety. HolidayWow places stays, transfers and activities within the itinerary, so each day can be adjusted around the location you book without losing sight of the wider route.
From Bristol to Rhodes
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LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFrom Manchester it is {{dist.home:MAN}}. London Stansted lies {{dist.home:STN}} away. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from Bristol lands at Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO), 19 miles from the destination.
- RHORhodes International Airport "Diagoras"19 miles to the destination, about 3 h 58 from BRS, 1,829 miles of flightDirect
Best time to travel in Rhodes
In Rhodes, the best time for a trip is May to October, with daytime highs up to 30 °C and the sea up to 27 °C. The sea reaches 27 °C in August.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
| Night °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Sea °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rain days | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
The best months for Rhodes
The warmest month is July with 30 °C, the coolest January with 15 °C. Rain is rarest in July (0 days) and most frequent in January (14 days). The sunniest month is June with 13 hours a day.
The sea is warm enough for proper swimming in June, July, August, September and October, peaking at 27 °C in August. For walking and sightseeing in pleasant warmth, aim for May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
- January: 15 °C, sea 18 °C, 14 rain days, 5 h of sun
- February: 15 °C, sea 17 °C, 10 rain days, 6 h of sun
- March: 16 °C, sea 17 °C, 8 rain days, 8 h of sun
- April: 19 °C, sea 18 °C, 5 rain days, 10 h of sun
- May: 23 °C, sea 20 °C, 4 rain days, 11 h of sun
- June: 27 °C, sea 23 °C, 2 rain days, 13 h of sun
- July: 30 °C, sea 25 °C, 0 rain days, 13 h of sun
- August: 30 °C, sea 27 °C, 0 rain days, 12 h of sun
- September: 28 °C, sea 26 °C, 2 rain days, 10 h of sun
- October: 24 °C, sea 24 °C, 7 rain days, 8 h of sun
- November: 21 °C, sea 22 °C, 8 rain days, 6 h of sun
- December: 17 °C, sea 19 °C, 13 rain days, 5 h of sun
When people plan trips to Rhodes
Search interest for Rhodes peaks in June and is lowest in December, based on monthly search volumes.
How to shape a May day in Rhodes
Mornings suit an unhurried walk through the old streets or along the water. The warmest hours, at 23 °C, are perfect for being outside. Evenings drop to 19 °C, so plan dinner outside and keep a layer handy.
Packing for Rhodes in July
With 30 °C by day and 25 °C at night and 0 rain days in July, pack for heat. Your plan builds this list for you and updates it when you change the dates.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Swimwear and a beach towel
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Rhodes month by month
- January15 °C
18 °C - February15 °C17 °C
- March16 °C17 °C
- April19 °C18 °C
- May23 °C20 °C
- June27 °C23 °C
- July30 °C25 °C
- August30 °C27 °C
- September28 °C26 °C
- October24 °C24 °C
- November21 °C22 °C
- December17 °C19 °C
Nonstop flights in Rhodes from other airports
Besides Bristol, nonstop flights in Rhodes leave from 7 other airports; the closest to Bristol is Birmingham, with a flight time of about 3 h 57.
- BRSRhodes from Bristolabout 3 h 58 to RHO, nonstop
- BHXRhodes from Birminghamabout 3 h 57 to RHO, nonstop
- LTNRhodes from London Lutonabout 3 h 50 to RHO, nonstop
- LGWRhodes from London Gatwickabout 3 h 46 to RHO, nonstop
- STNRhodes from London Stanstedabout 3 h 47 to RHO, nonstop
- MANRhodes from Manchesterabout 4 h 02 to RHO, nonstop
- EDIRhodes from Edinburghabout 4 h 16 to RHO, nonstop
- GLARhodes from Glasgowabout 4 h 20 to RHO, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Prices for Rhodes
Stays, tours and flights for Rhodes show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.
Making the most of a week in Rhodes
On your first full day, explore Rhodes Town and walk through the medieval old town before spending the afternoon near the coast. This creates a gentle arrival day with plenty of time for the transfer, unpacking and finding your favourite part of the base. Add a sunset walk around the harbour or an evening meal close to where you are staying.
Plan the second day for a clear island experience, such as a coastal drive, a beach morning or a visit to a historic site away from town. The third day can combine a morning sight with an afternoon pause. A balanced route of two or three stops keeps the day varied and gives you time to respond to local conditions.
Use the remaining days to sample different parts of Rhodes rather than repeating the same outing. One day can centre on beaches, another on heritage and another on food and village streets. The planner supports relaxed, balanced and packed daily rhythms, allowing you to make a particular day lighter when you want more time beside the pool or in a café.
Planning, booking and sharing from Bristol
Describe the holiday in a sentence or use voice input to set out the month, group and preferred pace. The plan can begin with Rhodes and a month, then gain dates later. When dates are added, each day receives its weekday, live weather and current partner prices, making the itinerary ready for comparison and booking.
The map presents every day as a route, with stops pinned in sequence. Move a stop to another day, swap an activity or reduce the pace, and the plan checker adjusts the route. You can also ask the side-panel assistant to change a selected day, stop or moment in the trip film while keeping the wider holiday connected.
Share the finished plan through one link. Travellers can view, edit, vote and comment, which is useful for couples, families and groups planning together. Live prices, booking links, a packing list, a checklist and a document vault keep practical information beside the itinerary. The app is free to download and to plan with, while booking takes place through the displayed partner links.
Rhodes from Bristol: frequently asked questions
How far is Rhodes from Bristol?
Treat the distance as a planning fact, then review the current flight, airport transfer and stay options together. HolidayWow keeps the Bristol departure, flight arc and arrival transfer connected to the destination plan.
When is Rhodes warmest?
July is the warmest month in the climate record, with an average daytime temperature of 30 °C and a sea temperature of 25 °C. August has the warmest sea at 27 °C. September remains suitable for swimming, with sea temperatures of 26 °C and daytime averages of 28 °C.
Which month suits a sightseeing trip from Bristol?
April and May suit a balanced island holiday, combining historic sights, walks and time outdoors with rising temperatures. April averages 19 °C by day and ten hours of sunshine, while May reaches 23 °C by day. A relaxed pace also leaves space for exploring around your chosen base.
Can I see Bristol and Rhodes in one plan?
Yes. Describe the route in one sentence or by voice, and HolidayWow can create a door-to-door plan that begins at your home and covers the airport journey, flight, transfer and first stay. Adding dates later brings live weather and live partner prices into the day cards.
Can my group edit the Rhodes plan together?
Share one link with your group and assign viewing or editing roles. Members can vote and comment on the plan, while stops can be moved between days. The map, route checker, trip film and packing list all connect to the same holiday, making changes clear for everyone.
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