By Rhodes Airport Guide Editorial Team · Updated July 2026
Quick answer: Rhodes airport has two lounges, both on the 2nd floor of the terminal: The Lounge Rhodes (above the Schengen departure gates — €40 single entry, open daily 05:00-23:00, free with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and Revolut Ultra) and the seasonal Goldair Handling CIP lounge with a panoramic sea view, open for the summer season since April 2026. In July and August, when the charter waves pack the terminal, €40 for a quiet seat, food and drinks is one of the better purchases at RHO — but check your card benefits first, because many UK travel cards already include entry.
At a glance: Rhodes airport lounges in 2026
| Lounge | Where | Entry | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Rhodes | 2nd floor, above Schengen departure gates | €40, or Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass / Revolut Ultra | Daily 05:00-23:00 |
| Goldair Handling CIP | 2nd floor of the terminal, sea view | Paid entry / airline & CIP arrangements | Seasonal — reopened April 2026 |
Is there a lounge at Rhodes airport?
Yes — two, which surprises people who expect a small island airport. Diagoras (RHO) handles millions of charter and scheduled passengers between May and October, and the terminal at peak departure waves is standing-room-only. Both lounges sit upstairs on the 2nd floor, above the noise: The Lounge Rhodes is the one most travellers use, positioned above the Schengen departure gates, while the Goldair Handling lounge is the CIP facility with the panoramic sea view, running seasonally with the summer schedule (it reopened for the season in April 2026).
What does The Lounge Rhodes cost, and what do you get?
Single entry is €40 at the door, and the lounge runs daily from 05:00 to 23:00 — effectively the whole flying day at RHO. Before paying cash, check your wallet: entry is included with Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass, and Revolut's top plan also carries access, which covers a large share of UK and German package travellers without them realising it. Inside you trade the gate-area scrum for seating, snacks, drinks and working Wi-Fi. Is €40 worth it? For a solo traveller facing a 2-hour delay in August — usually yes; for a family of four it's €160, and at that point a table at a terminal café wins on value.
Two ways to pay less than the door price. First, look at cards you already hold: Priority Pass rides along with several premium cards (American Express Platinum is the best-known example), LoungeKey comes bundled with many bank travel packages, and Revolut includes lounge access on its top plan — a surprising number of package-holiday travellers are already covered and never check. Second, entry to The Lounge can be pre-booked online through the usual lounge-access sites, which locks in your seat on days when a delayed rotation dumps three flights' worth of passengers upstairs at once; on those days walk-ups are turned away when the room fills, and that is exactly when you want the booking.
The Goldair CIP lounge: the sea-view option
The Goldair Handling lounge is Rhodes' CIP facility, also on the 2nd floor, with cold dishes, snacks and desserts leaning on Greek gastronomy plus a full bar of hot and cold drinks, wines and premium spirits — and the best view in the building, straight out over the Aegean. It serves airline premium passengers and pre-arranged CIP entries, and runs seasonally with the charter calendar. If you want this one specifically, arrange entry in advance rather than counting on a walk-up.
Practical notes before you go up
Timing: RHO is a charter airport — security and passport queues spike when several departures cluster, so clear security first and treat the lounge as the reward, not a reason to cut arrival time. Our departures guide covers the timing math. Flying non-Schengen (UK): The Lounge sits above the Schengen gates, so budget extra minutes for passport control to your gate afterwards and confirm with lounge staff how far your gate is. Getting there early anyway? If your transfer drops you at the airport hours ahead (common with hotel checkout at noon and an evening flight from Lindos or the resorts), the lounge is the most comfortable way to absorb that dead time — see also the layover guide for the no-lounge alternatives.
Does Rhodes airport have a Priority Pass lounge?
Yes. The Lounge Rhodes, on the 2nd floor above the Schengen departure gates, accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass, and Revolut's top-tier plan also includes entry. Walk-up entry without a programme costs €40.
How much does the Rhodes airport lounge cost?
€40 for a single walk-up entry at The Lounge Rhodes. Entry is free with the major lounge programmes, so check your credit-card and bank benefits before paying at the door.
What are the lounge opening hours at Rhodes airport?
The Lounge Rhodes opens daily 05:00-23:00, covering practically all departures. The Goldair Handling CIP lounge runs seasonally with the summer schedule and reopened for the season in April 2026.
Is the Rhodes lounge worth it in summer?
For solo travellers and couples facing the July-August terminal crowds or a delay — usually yes: quiet seating, food, drinks and Wi-Fi beat the gate area. For a family of four at €160 total, a terminal café is the more sensible spend.
Related: Rhodes Airport Departures · Layover at Rhodes Airport · Rhodes Airport to Lindos
