By Rhodes Airport Guide Editorial Team · Updated July 2026
Quick answer: Faliraki is about 21 km from Rhodes airport — roughly 30 minutes by car across the island to the east coast. A licensed taxi runs on the meter and works out at about €30-35 plus small extras; a pre-booked private transfer fixes the price and meets you in arrivals. There is no direct bus: public transport means riding into Rhodes Town first and changing to an east-coast bus, which turns a half-hour drive into 1.5-2 hours. For the closest big resort to the airport after the town itself, the car options win almost every time.
At a glance: Rhodes airport to Faliraki in 2026
| Option | Cost | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (metered) | ~€30-35 + extras | ~30 min | Landing and leaving now |
| Private transfer (pre-booked) | Fixed, agreed at booking | ~30 min | Families, night arrivals |
| Rental car | Daily rate | ~30 min | Day trips planned all week |
| Bus via Rhodes Town | A few euros per leg | 1.5-2 h with the change | Light luggage, no hurry |
How much is a taxi from Rhodes airport to Faliraki?
Rhodes taxis charge by Greece's national meter tariff, not a fixed airport price list: flag fall €1.80, then €1.25 per km at the out-of-town rate that applies to most of this run. For the 21 km to Faliraki the meter typically lands around €30-35, plus the small legal extras — an airport pick-up fee of a couple of euros and €0.39 per large suitcase; between midnight and 5 a.m. the whole ride bills at the higher tariff. There is no official fixed-fare table for Rhodes airport, so treat the meter as the reference and see our taxi guide for the full tariff breakdown. Uber note: Uber on Rhodes is Uber Taxi — it books the same metered cars, seasonally from April to October; Bolt and FREENOW do not operate on the island.
Is there a direct bus from the airport to Faliraki?
No. The airport sits at Paradisi on the west coast and its public buses run along that coast into Rhodes Town; Faliraki is the first big resort on the east coast, served by buses that leave from town. The public-transport route is therefore two legs: airport to Rhodes Town, change, then an east-coast bus to Faliraki. Each leg costs a few euros and the east-coast buses run frequently in summer, but with the change and the wait you should budget 1.5-2 hours for what a car does in thirty minutes. It is a fine option for a solo traveller with a backpack and a flexible afternoon — and a poor one after a delayed night charter with children.
Pre-booked transfer or rental car: which fits your week?
Faliraki is package-holiday country, and the pre-booked private transfer is its default arrival: a fixed price agreed at booking, a driver with a name sign in arrivals, child seats on request, straight to the hotel. Give the operator your flight number so a delay moves the pickup rather than cancelling it — details in our private transfers guide and the east-coast resorts overview. A rental car from the airport makes sense when Faliraki is your base for exploring: the drive is easy, hotels have parking, and day trips to Lindos, the waterpark or Seven Springs cost only fuel. For a stay-put beach week, skip the car — everything in Faliraki is walkable and taxis cover the odd evening in Rhodes Town.
Getting back to the airport from Faliraki
Reverse the same choice, with one caution: in July and August the morning departure waves mean taxis and transfer cars are booked up early. Arrange the return ride the day before — through your hotel or your transfer operator — rather than hunting for a car at 5 a.m. Leave at least 2.5-3 hours before departure: thirty minutes of driving plus a charter airport's check-in and security queues; the departures guide covers the timing math.
How far is Faliraki from Rhodes airport?
About 21 km — roughly 30 minutes by car. The airport is at Paradisi on the west coast; Faliraki is the first major resort on the east coast, past Rhodes Town.
How much should the taxi cost to Faliraki?
Around €30-35 on the national meter tariff (flag €1.80 + €1.25/km out of town), plus an airport pick-up fee and €0.39 per large suitcase. Night rides (00:00-05:00) bill at the higher tariff throughout. There is no official fixed-fare list at Rhodes airport.
Can I take a bus from Rhodes airport to Faliraki?
Not directly. Ride into Rhodes Town first (RODA bus or taxi), then take an east-coast bus to Faliraki. The buses themselves cost a few euros and run often in summer, but the full two-leg trip takes 1.5-2 hours.
Does Uber work from Rhodes airport to Faliraki?
Uber operates on Rhodes as Uber Taxi (April-October): it books the same licensed metered taxis at the same meter price, so it is a convenience rather than a saving. Bolt and FREENOW do not operate on the island.
Related: Rhodes Airport Taxis · Resort Transfers · Rhodes Airport to Lindos
