Gateway to the sun-drenched Dodecanese islands of Greece.
Opened
1977
Location
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (IATA: RHO, ICAO: LGRP) is the primary airport serving the island of Rhodes and the wider Dodecanese island group in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Named after the ancient Greek athlete Diagoras of Rhodes, a celebrated Olympic boxing champion, the airport handles millions of passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Greece.
The airport serves as a major hub for summer charter and scheduled flights connecting Rhodes to destinations across Europe, particularly during the peak tourist season from April through October. Aegean Airlines and Ryanair are among the key carriers operating regular services, alongside numerous charter operators from the United Kingdom, Germany, Scandinavia, and other European countries.
Located approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Rhodes Town, the airport is managed by Fraport Greece, which took over operations of 14 Greek regional airports in 2017 as part of a privatisation agreement with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Rhodes Town includes public bus (KTEL), taxis, and private transfers, with the journey taking approximately 30–40 minutes.
Airlines here
Major airlines include Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Ryanair, easyJet, TUI, and numerous European charter carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Diagoras of Rhodes, a legendary ancient Greek Olympic boxing champion celebrated by the poet Pindar.
- ›Managed by Fraport Greece since 2017 under a 40-year concession agreement covering 14 Greek regional airports.
- ›One of Greece's busiest airports, handling over 5 million passengers in peak pre-pandemic years.
- ›Situated approximately 14 km southwest of Rhodes Town near the village of Paradisi.
- ›Operates primarily as a seasonal airport with the vast majority of traffic concentrated between May and October.
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