One of the most important airports in Greece "Diagoras" is located on the island of Rhodes, about 15 kilometers from the capital of the island, in the village of Paradisi. The airport in Rhodes is ranked fourth in terms of annual passenger traffic. More than 4, 2 million passengers are served here a year.
This airport is an important hub for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. It is connected with many cities in Europe, as well as Israel, Cyprus, etc. Rhodes is an important tourist center of the country, so the peak of passengers is observed during the summer season.
The airport has only one runway, its length is just over 3,300 meters. The infrastructure is constantly developing, however, with the arrival of the crisis in the country, the pace of development of the airport has noticeably slowed down. The last important event was in 2005, when a new passenger terminal was opened, which allowed to increase the airport's capacity and improve the quality of service.
Services
The airport in Rhodes is ready to offer its guests all the necessary services that may be needed on the road. For hungry passengers, there are cafes on the territory of the terminals, however, it will not be possible to eat here, since there are only light snacks in the assortment.
The airport offers a small number of shops, which, however, have all the necessary goods. Prices practically do not differ from city ones.
It should be said that there are no special smoking areas at the airport, so passengers who smoke will have to refrain from their habit.
For passengers with children, there is a mother and child room at the terminal.
In addition, there is a separate waiting room with an increased level of comfort. It is worth noting the airport staff, who are always friendly and ready to solve the problem as quickly as possible.
Transport
There is a good bus service from the airport to the nearest cities. Buses depart regularly from the terminal building to take passengers to the city's central station. From there you can go to your main destination. The travel time will be about 40 minutes, and the ticket will cost about 2 euros.
Alternatively, you can offer a taxi that is ready to deliver a passenger to any point in the city. The cost of the trip depends on the destination; a trip to the most remote places of the island will cost about 70 euros. Rhodes city center can be reached for 20 euros.
