A choice of hotels near Rhodes Airport
Book your Rhodes Airport transfer to a nearby hotel before departure:
- Summer View Hotel is just over four miles away, meaning Rhodes Airport transfers take minutes. With views over the Aegean, this comfortable venue is set on a scenic hill and scores 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor.
- The Garden Hotel, even closer at just under a mile away in the Filerimos Valley, offers a tranquil setting near bustling Rodos and Faliraki, three-star affordability and an ‘Excellent’ reviewer ranking. Expect mountain views and a pool.
- Electra Palace Rhodes is three miles from the airport, making for swift Rhodes International transfers. With a pool, gym, tennis court and five stars, this luxury beachside hotel also provides on-site dining and free breakfasts.
Travelling on from Rhodes International?
Diagoras Airport is the island’s only overseas flight hub. But Dalaman Airport in Turkey is less than 40 miles away, Kos International less than 70. Bodrum, also in Turkey, is 116 miles distant. AirportCars arranges airport transfers to and from all these destinations.
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Great towns to visit near Rhodes Airport
- Faliraki is located 11 miles south on the island’s opposite coast from the airport; be there in 20 minutes with a Rhodes Airport transfer. This resort boasts some of Rhodes’s best beaches, plus a buzzing after-dark scene on Bar and Club Streets. Numerous local eateries offer myriad chances to sample mouth-watering local cuisine.
- Rhodes Town or Rodos, this island’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a similar transfer time away. Explore the old town’s museums and cobbled streets and take in the ancient architecture, especially on Street of Knights. Enjoy local bars, shops and restaurants and visit the aquarium.
- Monolithos is an hour south-west, or 35 miles away by Rhodes Airport transfer. This hilltop village of stone houses, tavernas and medieval structures has some stunning views. Climb cobblestone paths and take in the fifteenth-century castle. The beaches of Forni and Alyki are just a few miles away.
- Koskinou is some 10 miles east and inland; cover them in 20 minutes. This attractive village features vividly coloured homes built in a neoclassical style, with squares and courtyards. It’s a much-photographed place, with plenty of outdoor tavernas. Check out the museum and local churches – one has a five-tier bell tower.
- Gennadi is 40-odd miles south of the airport – allow a good hour for your Rhodes Airport transfer. The beach is quiet, you can live like a local with many family-run restaurants, and there’s easy access to historic Lindos from this former fishing village.
Great places to visit near Paphos Airport
- Lindos Acropolis is 32 miles south and worth the hour-long Rhodes Airport transfer. This well-preserved archaeological site is accessed via a steep hike. At the top are 20 white Hellenistic columns, battlements and the remains of a temple, plus astonishing views. Shade is limited – take enough water.
- Anthony Quinn Bay is 20-minutes from the airport, lying just over 12 miles away on the island’s east coast. Often considered one of Rhodes’s most beautiful beaches, it’s named after the actor who bought it. Expect pine trees stretching to the waterline, and emerald water thanks to the surrounding lush vegetation.
- The Bee Museum is less than five miles away so Rhodes Airport transfers take minutes. Watch bees producing honey in real time, play interactive games and learn about traditional Greek beekeeping. And sample some melekouni, the island’s sweet treat made of honey and sesame seeds.
- Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is within 20 to 30 minutes of the airport in the old town at Rodos. Built in the fourteenth century by the Knights of Saint John, it was the residence of the island’s governor, and an administrative centre in medieval times. Look out for the arched gateway and spherical towers.
- Tsambika Monastery is 18 miles south on the opposite coast; allow just over 30 minutes for your Rhodes Airport transfer. This tiny, Byzantine hilltop church has commanding panoramas over Tsambika and Kolymbia beaches to make the climb worthwhile.
- Faliraki Water Park is around 11 miles away or just over a 20-minute Rhodes Airport transfer. Covering 100,000 square meters, it offers slides, rides and pools galore. Enjoy twisting waterslides, a lazy river and a wave pool – a fantastic family day out.
Further important details for Rhodes International
Rhodes International has one disabled toilet. Any additional help should be requested in advance, especially if you’re taking an assistance dog.
On arrival, find the designated point and make yourself known to staff – Diagoras sets stringent waiting time targets. Equally, like all EU airports, Rhodes International must comply with European law on disabled traveller access.
However, some online reviewers have complained about the lack of wheelchair availability at this airport. The best way to avoid problems is to request help in good time.
Rhodes International Airport
Diagoras
851 06
Rhodes
Tel: (+302) 241 088700
Email: info@rhodes-airport.org
Website: www.hermesairports.com