Rhodes International Airport – RHO
Rhodes International Airport, also known as Diagoras, is located in Paradeisi in Rhodes, Greece. It serves the island of Rhodes and is located on west side. Owned by the Greek State and operated by the German transport company Fraport Greece, the airport works under the IATA code RHO and the ICAO code LGRP Rhodes International Airport serves as the hub for Olympic Air and is the focus city for Aegean Airlines. It sits at an elevation of 19 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway, which measures 10,844 feet and has an asphalt surface. In 2018, the airport handled more than 5.5 million passengers and 38,669 aircraft movements.
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The airport was opened in 1977 and it became the primary airport on the island. It was designed to be the modern facility that will take over from the old Maritsa Airport. Renovations and updates have been made since its opening, including expansion of the taxiways. A new passenger terminal was added in 2005. In 2015, Rhodes International Airport was sold to Fraport Greece, along with 15 other airports in the area. The German company now operates the airport. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Marmaris, Ortaca, Kumlubuk, and Turunc.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are more than 100 hotels located near the airport and within the area that it serves. Guests looking for accommodations less than a mile from the airport can check in at the Old House, a well-reviewed airport hotel. Other nearby hotels include Esmeralda Hotel and the Bayside Hotel Katsaras.
Alternative airports to the Rhodes International Airport include Milas Airport (BJV) in Bodrum, Turkey and Dalaman International Airport (DLM) in Dalaman, Turkey.
On this page it is easy to search for Rhodes, Greece airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Rhodes, Greece (RHO-Diagoras) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RHO airport.
Most of these RHO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Rhodes, Greece
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the RHO airport are Loryma Ruins, Amos Beach, and Knidos.
Map of Rhodes, Greece Hotels
View all Rhodes, Greece (RHO-Diagoras) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Rhodes, Greece (RHO-Diagoras) location map.
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Rhodes, Greece RHO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RHO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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