Rhodes International Airport (RHO), also called Diagoras Airport, is the only airport on the island. It is located 15 km southwest of the capital city, Rodos, in the village of Paradisi. In terms of passenger traffic, the Airport of Rhodes is the fourth busiest in Greece, welcoming around 6 million passengers annually. During the summer season, RHO is home to 56 airlines (scheduled and charter flights). Besides national carriers such as Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Express, it hosts major airlines like Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa, and low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, Volotea and Wizz Air.
Rhodes Airport Services
Fast Lane Service
As of May 2022, Rhodes Airport started offering a Fast Lane service to interested airlines that operate at RHO. Eligible passengers use a designated lane to quickly pass through security checkpoints and passport control areas. Some airlines provide this service on a complimentary basis for specific passenger categories, while others offer it against a fee. To see if you’re eligible, contact your airline or travel agent.
Accessibility and Assistance
Airport Lounges
Free WiFi
Rhodes Airport Parking
The official open-air parking lot of Diagoras Airport is operated by a company called Fast Car Park. It consists of two sections: Fast Car Park Short Term and Fast Car Park Long Term. Both areas are a very short walk (2 minutes) from the terminals. Operation is 24/7, and there is constant security camera surveillance.
Fast Car Park Short Term
30-meter walk to the terminals.
186 available spaces, out of which 5 are reserved for PRM accessibility.
The first 20 minutes are free of charge. The first hour is €6, and then hourly rates progressively decrease.
Fast Car Park Long Term
A short walk from the terminals.
Cashless payments, 24/7 intercom system, automatic license plate recognition, mobile app.
Free parking for the first 20 minutes, followed by a gradually diminishing hourly rate scheme.
Complimentary shuttle service every 20 minutes between the long-term parking and the terminals.
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Rhodes International Airport is relatively small and gets busiest during the high summer season. It services both domestic and international flights. It consists of 2 terminal buildings which are interconnected by a corridor. The old building on the left is used for both arrivals and departures, while the new one on the right is exclusively for departures.
Terminal 1
Transportation options from and to Rhodes Airport
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By Bus
The bus stop is located between the old and the new terminal building. The ride to the city center of Rodos takes approximately 40 minutes.
*Departure every 20-40 minutes.
By Taxi
The taxi rank serving all flights to Rhodes Airport is outside the Arrivals Hall. You will see a line of blue/white cabs as soon as you exit the terminal building. The journey to the city center is around 25 minutes.
*To enjoy 5-star personalised service and a competitive flat-rate fare, all by avoiding long waiting lines at peak hours, you can book a Rhodes Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups in advance.
By Car
With a Rhodes Airport car rental, if your destination is Rodos Town, you can reach your hotel or accommodation in 20 minutes, more or less.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Rhodes Airport
Rhodes Airport – Nearby Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
The airport is open 24/7. The Duty Free Shop and certain restaurants also operate around the clock. Other shops are open from early in the morning until 22:00.
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
Domestic and Schengen Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
IATA Aiport Code: RHO
ICAO Airport Code: LGPR
Contact Information
Airport Call Centre: +30 (224) 108 8700
Airport Police: +30 (224) 108 2249 or [email protected]
Lost Property: form
Skyserv Lounge: +30 (224) 108 3264
Filoxenia Lounge: +30 (224) 108 3261
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rhodes Airport busy?
Yes, Diagoras Airport is the fourth busiest in the country. Domestic and international flights bring more than 6 million passengers to RHO annually.