⚠️ The airport bus serves Rhodes Town only, and its stop is between the old and the new terminal buildings, not at the Arrivals exit. Staying in a resort elsewhere on the island? Plan a taxi or pre-booked transfer rather than an onward bus connection with luggage.
Rhodes Diagoras Airport
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes Airport is about 15 km from Rhodes Town. Taxis wait at the stand in front of the Arrivals building (T1). The DES RODA public bus runs about every 20 minutes to the KTEL station in Rhodes Town; its stop is between the old and the new terminal buildings. The bus serves Rhodes Town only — for Lindos, Faliraki or the west coast, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is simpler.
Ride Options
Official Taxi
taxiDirect ride to Rhodes Town or any resort
DES RODA Public Bus
transitPublic bus to the KTEL station in Rhodes Town
Welcome Pickups
Pre-booked TransferDirect resort or hotel arrival without an onward connection
Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
No app-based ride service is verified at RHO.
Taxi
Taxis wait at the stand in front of the Arrivals building (T1).
Shuttle
Many resort hotels and tour operators arrange transfers.
Transit
DES RODA runs the public bus to Rhodes Town, terminating at the KTEL station. The stop is between the old and the new terminal buildings, and buses run about every 20 minutes. Drivers take cash. Check rodospublictransport.gr for current times.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked transfer drivers wait inside the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- The taxi stand is in front of the Arrivals building (T1).
- The DES RODA bus stop is between the old and the new terminal buildings.
- Buses run about every 20 minutes to the KTEL station in Rhodes Town.
- There is no direct bus to the Old Town; the last stop is a short walk from it.
- Resorts elsewhere on the island need an onward bus from Rhodes Town, or a taxi or transfer from the airport.
Tarmyq local tip
The bus stop is not at the Arrivals door — it is between the old and the new terminal buildings. Drivers take cash.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rhodes Airport from Rhodes Town?
About 15 km. The DES RODA bus runs to the KTEL station in Rhodes Town roughly every 20 minutes.
Where is the airport bus stop?
Between the old and the new terminal buildings, not at the Arrivals exit.
Is there a bus to the Old Town?
Not directly. The bus terminates at the KTEL station, a short walk from the Old Town.
Does the airport bus go to the resorts?
No. It serves Rhodes Town. For Lindos, Faliraki or the west coast, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is simpler.