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Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” (RHO) lies on the west coast near the village of Paradeisi, about 14 km south-west of Rhodes Town. The municipal bus company RODA runs buses between the airport and town, taxis wait outside Arrivals, and six car hire companies have desks in the terminal. For the east-coast resorts such as Faliraki and Lindos, a taxi, transfer or hire car is far simpler than the bus, which usually means changing in Rhodes Town.
Short answer
- Rhodes Town: RODA bus from the stop between the old and new terminals; the weekday timetable valid from 16 October 2026 lists departures from early morning to late evening. Allow roughly twice the 25-minute drive.
- Bus fare: a January 2026 bus guide gave €2.50, paid in cash to the driver. We could not confirm this on an official page.
- Faliraki, Lindos and the east coast: no direct public bus from the airport that we could confirm. Take the bus to Rhodes Town and change to KTEL, or use a taxi, transfer or hire car.
- Taxi: the rank is in front of Arrivals (T1). We found no official fixed airport fares, so agree the price or check the meter before you set off.
- Ferry port: all ferry harbours are in Rhodes Town, about 14 km from the airport. Small passenger ferries (including those to Turkey) use the harbour by the Old Town, Blue Star the big Akandia quay.
- Entry: UK and other non-EU travellers arriving on a flight from outside Schengen are covered by the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
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Where the airport is
The airport is operated by Fraport Greece and, according to its website, is open around the clock. Wikipedia puts it just north of Paradeisi, about 14 km south-west of the capital, and Discover Rhodes gives the same distance. It is busy: Wikipedia lists just over 6.9 million passengers in 2024, most of them in summer, so expect queues at the bus stop and taxi rank on peak days.
Discover Rhodes notes that about 1 km from the airport the road splits, with one branch for Rhodes Town and the other towards Faliraki and Lindos, so the east-coast resorts do not need to be reached via town by car.
UK flight options are in our flights guide. As of October 2026, easyJet’s route pages listed eight UK departure airports for Rhodes, and the UK nonstop routes we could date were summer routes.
Public bus: RODA
According to the airport, the bus serves the route between the airport and Rhodes Town, the stop is between the old and the new terminal, and RODA, the municipal bus company, answers questions about it. The timetables are published as PDFs on the Municipality of Rhodes bus page.
- Timetable: the west-coast weekday timetable dated 16 October 2026 has a Rhodes–airport column alongside the Ixia, Ialysos and Kremasti routes, with departures from early morning to late evening. There are separate timetables for Saturdays and for Sundays and holidays. We are not reproducing every time here, because the PDF’s columns are hard to read; open it for your date.
- Journey time: a January 2026 bus guide says the bus usually takes about twice as long as the roughly 25-minute drive into town.
- Fare: the same guide gives €2.50, paid in cash to the driver at the airport. The official pages we checked list no fare, so carry small change.
- In town: the guide says RODA buses use the north end of the main bus station in the New Town, near the New Market and a short walk from Mandraki and the Old Town gates.
- East-coast resorts: KTEL Rodou runs the east-coast network from Rhodes Town to Faliraki, Kolymbia and Lindos. Visit Greece puts the bus ride from the Central Bus Station to Lindos at about 1 hour 40 minutes. With luggage, after a flight, that is a long trip.
The municipality also runs a free journey-planner app, Rhodes Public Transport (mobility.rhodes.gr), with live bus arrival estimates.
Taxi
The airport says the taxi rank is in front of Arrivals (T1). We could not find a fixed price list for airport taxis from an official source as of October 2026; the fare lists you will find online come from private transfer companies and are not dated. Discover Greece warns that taxis can be expensive over longer distances. Ask the driver for an estimate before you leave or check that the meter is running, and keep in mind that Lindos is much further from the airport than Rhodes Town or Ixia.
Private transfers
A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest choice for families, late arrivals and anyone heading to Lindos or the far south-east. The driver tracks your flight, the price is fixed in advance and you go straight to the hotel door. For a couple going only to Rhodes Town or Ixia, the bus or a taxi is usually cheaper.
Rhodes Arrival or Departure Transfers to all Areas
Private door-to-door transfer by zone (Rhodes Town and port, the east-coast resorts, Lindos and the south), with flight tracking and 60 minutes' waiting listed; a shared option is also offered.
Check price & availabilityRHO: Private Transfer from Diagoras Airport to Rhodes Island
Private transfer from the airport to any hotel on the island, with an English-speaking driver, water and baby seats listed as included.
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Rhodes: Bus Transfer to/from Rhodes Airport
A bookable bus seat between the Rhodes Town bus terminal and the airport, with Wi-Fi on board; useful if you want a confirmed seat rather than queuing for the public bus.
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Car hire
The airport lists Auto Holidays, Avance, Avis Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt, all with desks in the arrivals area. A car makes most sense if you are staying in the south or on the west coast, or want to see Kamiros, the Valley of the Butterflies and the far south, which are slow to reach by bus. You do not need one in Rhodes Town, where parking inside the Old Town walls is very limited. Ask the rental company which licence it accepts before you book, and book ahead in summer.
Car hire: Rhodes Airport (RHO)
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Straight from the airport to a ferry
All the ferry harbours are in Rhodes Town, about 14 km from the airport, so budget the bus or a taxi plus check-in time. According to a Rhodes port guide updated in January 2026:
- Kolona, the middle harbour just outside the Old Town walls, is used by the small passenger ferries of Dodekanisos Seaways and Sebeco Lines. One port guide also places the Turkey boats here; Sea Dreams calls its departure point Rhodes Tourist Port.
- Akandia, the large commercial quay, is used by all Blue Star ferries, about 20 minutes’ walk from the Old Town.
- Mandraki, the old harbour, is where most excursion boats, including many Symi day trips, leave from.
Check your ticket for the quay, and tell your taxi driver which operator you are sailing with.
To Turkey: Sea Dreams sails to Marmaris in about 60 minutes. As of October 2026 it lists one departure from Rhodes a day at 09:00 until 24 October, with some days cancelled for weather (for example 14 and 17 October), then 08:30 and 16:00 from 25 October, plus a catamaran at 10:00 on 29–31 October. Tilos Travel’s Sea Star sailed daily to Fethiye from late April to late October 2026, with a reduced pattern outside that period. See Rhodes to Marmaris ferry, Marmaris to Rhodes ferry for the reverse direction, Fethiye to Rhodes ferry and the Rhodes to Marmaris day trip.
To other islands: see Kos to Rhodes ferry for Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star and SAOS, and the Symi day trip from Rhodes. For island-hopping routes, use the ferry route planner.
Landing and sailing on the same day is possible on a morning flight and an afternoon boat, but a delayed flight can cost you the crossing. A night in Rhodes Town before an early ferry is the safer plan.
EES on arrival
If you fly into Rhodes from outside the Schengen area, the airport is your Schengen entry point. The European Commission says the Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026; it records non-EU short-stay visitors with passport data, fingerprints and a facial image, replaces passport stamping and costs nothing. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are not registered. GOV.UK says Greek authorities have indicated they will not collect fingerprints and photos from UK travellers under EES, and advises following the officers’ instructions. UK passports must have been issued less than 10 years before arrival and be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen area. More in our EES and ETIAS guide.
Comparison of options
| Option | Rhodes Town and port | Ixia, Ialysos | Faliraki, Lindos | Late at night | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODA public bus | direct | on the west-coast routes | change in town to KTEL | check the timetable | lowest |
| Pre-booked bus seat | to the town bus terminal | – | – | check the listing | low |
| Taxi | yes | yes | yes | airport open 24 hours | high for longer trips, no official fixed list found |
| Private transfer | yes | yes | yes | yes, if pre-booked | medium to high |
| Hire car | yes | yes | yes | book ahead | depends on days |
Where to stay near your arrival
Rhodes Town suits short stays and early ferries: the harbours, bus station and Old Town are close together. Faliraki and the east coast suit a beach week, best reached by transfer. Our where to stay in Rhodes guide compares all areas, and the Rhodes travel guide covers sights and buses.
Acandia Hotel
New Town
- Ferry port: about 7 minutes' walk from Mandraki harbour
- Best for: couples / beach
If your transfer goes to Rhodes Town: a New Town hotel close to Elli beach.
Esperides Beach Resort
Faliraki4★
- Best for: families
If you are heading from the airport to Faliraki for a family week.
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FAQ
How far is Rhodes Airport from Rhodes Town?
About 14 km. The drive takes around 25 minutes; the bus takes roughly twice as long, according to a January 2026 bus guide.
Is there a bus from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Town?
Yes. RODA buses leave from the stop between the old and new terminals. The weekday timetable valid from 16 October 2026 runs from early morning to late evening; Saturdays and Sundays have their own timetables.
How much is the bus from Rhodes Airport?
A January 2026 bus guide gave €2.50, paid in cash to the driver. We could not confirm the fare on an official page as of October 2026.
How do I get from Rhodes Airport to Lindos?
By taxi, private transfer or hire car. By public transport you take the RODA bus to Rhodes Town and then a KTEL bus, which Visit Greece puts at about 1 hour 40 minutes from the Central Bus Station.
Are there fixed taxi fares at Rhodes Airport?
We found no official fixed price list as of October 2026. Agree the fare or check the meter before you leave.
Can I go from Rhodes Airport straight to Turkey?
Yes, if your flight lands well before the ferry. Boats to Marmaris and Fethiye leave from Rhodes Town, about 14 km away. Allow at least an hour for check-in and passport control, and bring a passport (or an ID card if your country is on Türkiye’s list).
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
Sources
- Rhodes Airport: by public bus (accessed Oct 2026)
- Rhodes Airport: by taxi (accessed Oct 2026)
- Rhodes Airport: car rental (accessed Oct 2026)
- Rhodes Airport: airport information (accessed Oct 2026)
- Municipality of Rhodes: bus routes and timetables (accessed Oct 2026)
- Municipality of Rhodes: RODA west-coast weekday timetable from 16 Oct 2026 (PDF, Greek) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Municipality of Rhodes: Rhodes Public Transport app (accessed Oct 2026)
- The Mediterranean Traveller: Rhodes bus guide (Jan 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- The Mediterranean Traveller: Rhodes port map (Jan 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Rhodes International Airport (accessed Oct 2026)
- Discover Rhodes: Diagoras International Airport (accessed Oct 2026)
- Discover Greece: Rhodes (accessed Oct 2026)
- Visit Greece: Lindos (accessed Oct 2026)
- easyJet: Flights to Rhodes (accessed Oct 2026)
- Sea Dreams: Rhodes–Marmaris timetable and fares (accessed Oct 2026)
- Sea Dreams: October 2026 Marmaris schedule (accessed Oct 2026)
- Tilos Travel: Fethiye–Rhodes timetable 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System (accessed Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Greece entry requirements (accessed Oct 2026)
- Republic of Türkiye MFA: Countries whose citizens may enter with national ID cards (accessed Oct 2026)
- GetYourGuide: Rhodes Private Arrival or Departure Transfers to all Areas (accessed Oct 2026)
- GetYourGuide: RHO Private Transfer from Diagoras Airport to Rhodes Island (accessed Oct 2026)
- GetYourGuide: Rhodes Bus Transfer to/from Rhodes Airport (accessed Oct 2026)
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