Rhodes Airport and your onward journey
Rhodes Airport, also called Diagoras and identified by RHO, has its address at Paradisi. Before choosing an onward journey, separate the flight arrival from the destination on the island. Rhodes Town, accommodation inside the medieval city and a stay in Lindos involve different arrival arrangements. Keep the full address available rather than relying only on a place name when arranging transport.
The public bus connects the airport directly with Rhodes Town. Its stop is between the old and new terminal. This is a useful starting point when comparing public transport with a vehicle arranged for your party. Use the timetable for your actual arrival date and leave room for baggage collection before committing to another departure. The accommodation area guide explains how your base affects the rest of the journey.
Keep your arrival day separate from a sightseeing day. A cultural excursion with hotel or cruise-port pickup serves a different purpose from transport after a flight. Settle the route to your accommodation first, then choose activities around the time you have available.
Taxi and transfer from Rhodes Diagoras Airport (RHO)
The taxi rank is outside arrivals at T1. For a prebooked transfer from Rhodes Diagoras Airport (RHO) to Rhodes Town, use the accommodation address as the destination and arrange the meeting point around the arriving flight. This option suits travellers who want the onward ride arranged before reaching the terminal. Compare the vehicle and luggage arrangements for your own party, with the fare attached to that specific journey.
For an address inside the old town, agree a practical drop-off point and the final approach with your accommodation. The municipal access arrangements announced on 14 April 2026 describe pedestrian areas and controlled vehicle entry, including special permits for residents. Plan the luggage stage as part of the transfer instead of treating the street address as permission to drive through the medieval city.
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This island excursion includes hotel or port pickup; it is not an airport transfer.
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A cultural excursion for a later day
Hotel or cruise-port pickup, a climate-controlled vehicle and a licensed guide are included in this six-hour sightseeing outing.
Car hire and parking
Car rental is a service at the airport. If you want a vehicle for later days, weigh collection on arrival against beginning your stay with a transfer. Keep this decision tied to your planned driving days. Our Rhodes car hire guide covers collection, parking and the difference between independent driving and a guided outing.
The airport has separate terminal-area and long-term parking tariffs. The terminal-area schedule gives the first 20 minutes free; the long-term area has its own payment and shuttle arrangements. Follow the signs for the actual parking area you use. Airport parking belongs to the airport visit and should be budgeted separately from parking during sightseeing in Rhodes Town or Lindos.
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Arriving by ferry
An arrival by ferry begins at a port rather than at RHO. Use the port and sailing shown on your ticket when arranging the next stage, and distinguish a scheduled ferry from an excursion with sightseeing time. For travel involving the neighbouring island, the Rhodes to Symi guide separates ferry travel from day-trip products.
For SEBECO sailings, foot passengers must be at the port at least 30 minutes before departure. An open ticket needs conversion to a specific sailing with available capacity before travel. Apply these requirements to that operator rather than to every boat on Rhodes. Keep ferry check-in and a separate excursion meeting time as different entries in your plans.
A cultural outing after arrival
A six-hour cultural excursion is an option for a later day once you have reached your base. Its included services are a climate-controlled vehicle, cruise-port or hotel pickup and drop-off, and a fully licensed guide. This is a sightseeing product rather than an airport transfer; use the pickup arrangements for the excursion when planning that day.
Choose this kind of outing when you want transport and guiding together. If you are travelling on a cruise ship, compare the ship schedule with the excursion conditions on the shore excursions page. For a stay on land, start with the hotel pickup and the time you want to devote to culture. Keep admission choices separate from the transport decision.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the airport bus stop?
The stop for the direct connection to Rhodes Town is between the old and new terminal. Match your journey to the timetable for the date you arrive.
Where do I find a taxi?
The taxi rank is outside the arrivals area at T1. For a prebooked ride to Rhodes Town, keep the flight details, destination address and agreed meeting point together.
Is the cultural excursion an airport transfer?
It is a six-hour sightseeing outing with hotel or cruise-port pickup and guiding. Arrange the journey from the airport to your accommodation separately.