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Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"
Gateway to the sun-drenched Dodecanese islands of Greece.
- ›Named after Diagoras of Rhodes, a legendary ancient Greek Olympic boxing champion celebrated by the poet Pindar.
- ›Managed by Fraport Greece since 2017 under a 40-year concession agreement covering 14 Greek regional airports.
- ›One of Greece's busiest airports, handling over 5 million passengers in peak pre-pandemic years.
- ›Situated approximately 14 km southwest of Rhodes Town near the village of Paradisi.
- ›Operates primarily as a seasonal airport with the vast majority of traffic concentrated between May and October.
Rhodes International Airport 'Diagoras' is the main aviation hub serving the island of Rhodes and the wider Dodecanese archipelago in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Named after the ancient Rhodian Olympic champion Diagoras, the airport has been operating since 1977 and handles millions of tourists annually, making it one of Greece's busiest regional airports. Its strategic location, just 14 kilometres southwest of Rhodes Town, positions it as a vital link between the island and major European cities, especially during the peak summer charter season.
- Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling both domestic Olympic/Sky Express services and a high volume of international and charter flights throughout the year.
- Public bus (KTEL) services connecting the airport to Rhodes Town centre
- Taxi rank located directly outside the arrivals hall
- Pre-booked private transfer services available through local operators
- Car rental desks from major companies including Hertz, Avis, and Europcar inside the terminal
- Hotel shuttle buses operated by larger resort properties on the island
- Electra Palace Rhodes
- Rodos Park Suites & Spa
- Aquagrand Exclusive Deluxe Resort
- Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel & Spa
- Ixia Blue Waves Resort
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a selection of cafés, snack bars, and a sit-down restaurant offering Greek staples and international options, though choices are limited compared to larger mainland airports. Outside the airport, the nearby coastal town of Ialyssos and the village of Paradisi offer traditional Greek tavernas serving fresh seafood and local Rhodian cuisine. Arriving early and eating before check-in is recommended during the busy summer months when queues at terminal food outlets can be lengthy.
- Arrive at least two hours before departure in July and August, as the terminal becomes extremely crowded with charter flight passengers.
- ATMs are available in the terminal but carry some euros in cash as smaller island taxis and local buses may not accept cards.
- The KTEL public bus to Rhodes Town is significantly cheaper than a taxi but runs less frequently late at night and early morning.
- Check baggage allowances carefully if travelling on summer charter flights, as restrictions and fees vary widely between tour operators.
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