Rhodes
International Airport
Diagoras
IATA: RHO
ICAO: LGRP
Rhodes Airport
Diagoras
Rhodes International Airport (RHO) is the fourth-busiest airport in Greece and the main airport serving the island of Rhodes. It is located 14 km southwest of the city of Rhodes. The airport has one terminal and can handle up to 6 million passengers per year.
Location
Rhodes International Airport is located 14 km southwest of the city of Rhodes.
Rank and quality
Rhodes International Airport is ranked as a 3-star airport by Skytrax. It has received numerous awards for its quality of service, including the "Best Airport in Greece" award from Skytrax in 2017.
Statistics and average of passengers
In 2022, Rhodes International Airport handled over 1.5 million passengers. The average number of passengers per day is approximately 4,000.
Distance from the center of the city of Rhodes
Rhodes International Airport is located 14 km southwest of the city of Rhodes.
Facilities
Rhodes International Airport has a wide range of facilities for passengers, including:
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Duty-free shops
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Restaurants and cafes
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Bars and lounges
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Currency exchange bureaus
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ATMs
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Business centers
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Medical facilities
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Play areas for children
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Free Wi-Fi
Civil aviation systems
Rhodes International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:
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Air traffic control systems
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Landing systems
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Navigation systems
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Security systems
Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle
Rhodes International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:
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Wide-body aircraft
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Narrow-body aircraft
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Regional aircraft
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Cargo Aircraft
History
Rhodes International Airport was opened in 1977. It was originally built to serve the tourist industry on the island of Rhodes. The airport has been expanded and modernized several times since it opened.
Aircraft fees
Rhodes International Airport charges a variety of fees to aircraft operators, including:
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Landing fees
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Takeoff fees
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Parking fees
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Passenger fees
Provided services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft
Rhodes International Airport provides a variety of services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft, including:
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Passenger handling services
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Baggage handling services
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Cargo handling services
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Aircraft maintenance services
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Catering services
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Ground transportation services
Owner and Operator
Rhodes International Airport is owned and operated by Fraport Greece.
Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of Rhodes and the cost
There are a number of ways to get to Rhodes International Airport from the center of Rhodes, including:
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By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Rhodes to the airport is approximately €20-25.
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By bus: The Rhodos City Bus runs from the center of Rhodes to the airport every 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is €2.
The Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
Rhodes International Airport has one fixed base operator (FBO):
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Jet Aviation
Statistics
In 2022, Rhodes International Airport handled over 1.5 million passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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Sweden
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Norway
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Finland
The airline market share at Rhodes International Airport is as follows:
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Aegean Airlines: 40%
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Ryanair: 20%
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EasyJet: 10%
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Lufthansa: 5%
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British Airways: 5%
The airline alliance market share at Rhodes International Airport is as follows:
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Star Alliance: 40%
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Oneworld: 20%
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SkyTeam: 20%