Airport Hubs:
RHO → Rhodes Town & Mandraki Harbour Updated for 2026

How to Get from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Rhodes Town & Old City

Distance 14 km
Fastest 20 min
From €2.50 (~$2.70)
Top Pick RODA Public Airport Bus
Quick 10-Second Verdict:

Rhodes Airport (Diagoras) is located 14 km southwest of Rhodes Town. The RODA Public Airport Bus is the top budget option, running every 20-30 minutes directly to Mandraki Harbour and the Medieval Old Town in 30-35 minutes for €2.50. An official taxi takes 20 minutes for €25 - €30.

Rhodes is famed for the UNESCO World Heritage Medieval City of the Knights Hospitalier, bustling Mandraki Harbour, and sunny Aegean beaches. Located on the northern coast, transit from RHO along the Ialyssos coastal road is scenic and fast.

All Transfer Options Compared (2026 Fares)

Transport Option Typical Time 2026 Fare Frequency Best For Booking / Info
RODA Public Airport Bus Best Overall
30–35 min
€2.50
~$2.70 / €2.50
 Every 20-30 min Budget travelers, backpackers, and solo flyers heading to Rhodes Town See Boarding Steps ↓
Official Airport Regulated Taxi Fastest
20–22 min
€25 - 30
~$27 - $33 / €25 - €30
 Continuous queue Families, travelers with multiple bags, and direct hotel delivery Book Private Rhodes Transfer

Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Options

Option #1 Best Overall

RODA Public Airport Bus

€2.50 ~$2.70 / €2.50
Travel time 30–35 min
Frequency Every 20-30 min
Operating hours 06:00 - 23:00 daily
Where to buy tickets Ticket kiosk by the bus stop or cash to driver.
Main advantage: Only €2.50; frequent departures; drops at Mandraki Harbour and West Side Bus Station next to Old Town.
Keep in mind: Makes multiple stops along the Ixia/Ialyssos resort strip.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Walk out of the arrivals hall to the bus stop located 50 meters away.
  2. Buy a ticket at the kiosk or pay €2.50 cash onboard.
  3. Enjoy the coastal drive along Ialyssos and Ixia.
  4. Disembark at Mandraki Harbour (Averof Street).
Option #2 Fastest

Official Airport Regulated Taxi

€25 - 30 ~$27 - $33 / €25 - €30
Travel time 20–22 min
Frequency Continuous queue
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets Official taxi rank outside arrivals.
Main advantage: Fast 20-minute trip; drops at your hotel entrance; fixed regulated municipality tariffs.
Keep in mind: Higher fare than public bus for solo travelers.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Join the taxi rank outside arrivals.
  2. Confirm your hotel or medieval gate in Rhodes Town.
  3. Arrive in 20 minutes.
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Prefer a Driver Waiting at Rhodes (RHO) Arrivals?

Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.

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Tickets, Luggage & Late-Night Arrivals

How Tickets & Payments Work

Buy RODA bus tickets at the kiosk by the bus stop for €2.50, or pay exact cash to the driver. Taxis accept cards and cash.

Traveling with Suitcases

Buses have luggage space; taxis have standard boot capacity.

Arriving After Midnight

Public buses run until around 23:00. Taxis operate 24 hours from the official rank outside arrivals.

Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid

  • Attempting to roll heavy bags through the cobblestones of the Medieval Old Town—vehicles cannot enter medieval gates; have your taxi drop you at the nearest historic gate (D'Amboise Gate or Marine Gate).
  • Be aware that public buses do not accept credit cards onboard—carry small Euro change (€2.50) or purchase tickets at the kiosk. Taxis use fixed price boards for major resort towns.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How far is Rhodes Airport from Rhodes Town?

It is roughly 14 km away, taking about 20 minutes by taxi or 30-35 minutes by bus.

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