By Rhodes Airport Guide Editorial Team · Updated July 2026
Quick answer: Kiotari is about 63 km down the south-east coast from Rhodes airport (RHO), roughly an hour by car. It is one of the furthest resort strips on the island, so most arrivals take a taxi (metered at the intercity Tariff 2, about €80-110) or a pre-booked private transfer (fixed, from around €90 with meet-and-greet). There is no direct bus; the public KTEL route reaches Kiotari only via Rhodes Town and takes close to three hours with the change. Kiotari is a quiet, mostly all-inclusive resort area with no real town centre, so a car transfer that drops you at the hotel door is worth it after a flight.
At a glance: Rhodes airport to Kiotari in 2026
| Option | Cost | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (metered, from the rank) | ~€80-110 (Tariff 2) | ~1 hour | Walking straight out, no pre-booking |
| Private transfer (pre-booked) | From ~€90, fixed | ~1 hour | Families, late flights, meet-and-greet |
| Car hire | From the airport desks | ~1 hour | Exploring the south, day trips to Lindos |
| Public bus (KTEL, via Rhodes Town) | ~€10 total | ~3 hours | Solo, light luggage, tight budget |
How far is Kiotari from Rhodes airport?
Kiotari sits about 63 km (39 miles) south of Rhodes airport (Diagoras, RHO) on the island's south-east coast, a little past Lindos. By road it is a straightforward but long run, roughly one hour when traffic is light, mostly along the coastal road through Kalathos, Lardos and Lardos-Lachania. Because it is one of the more distant resort areas on Rhodes, the transfer choice matters more here than for the beaches near town: an hour in a taxi meter adds up, so many visitors pre-book a fixed-price transfer instead.
Option 1: Taxi from the rank
Rhodes airport taxis are metered, not fixed-price, and a run out to Kiotari falls under the higher intercity Tariff 2 (about €1.25 per km) because it leaves the airport-and-town zone. In practice that works out to roughly €80-110 depending on traffic, time of day and luggage. The rank is right outside arrivals, so there is nothing to book: just join the queue. Ask the driver to confirm it is on the meter, and note that a night rate applies after midnight.
Option 2: Private transfer
For a long trip like this, a pre-booked private transfer is often the calmer choice and can undercut the taxi meter. Fixed prices start around €90 for a car, agreed before you fly, with the driver waiting at arrivals holding a name board even if the flight is late. For families, couples with heavy cases or anyone landing at night, paying a set fare and stepping straight into a waiting car is worth the small premium over a metered taxi.
Option 3: The public bus, only if you have time
There is no direct bus from the airport to Kiotari. The island's public KTEL buses do serve Kiotari, but only from the Rhodes Town bus station, so you would first take the airport bus into town and then change to a south-coast service toward Gennadi. The total fare is only around €10, but with the connection the journey runs close to three hours, and the buses are awkward with large suitcases. It is a real option for a solo traveller with a backpack, not a practical one at the end of a package holiday.
What is Kiotari actually like?
Kiotari is a quiet, resort-led stretch of coast rather than a village. It grew up around a line of large, mostly all-inclusive hotels set along a long shingle-and-sand beach, with only a scattering of tavernas and mini-markets in between, so it suits travellers who plan to relax at their hotel rather than wander a town. It is a good base for the quieter south: Lindos and its acropolis are about 15 km north, the old-world village of Asklipio sits just inland, and the wild southern tip at Prasonisi is an easy drive. If you want nightlife and shops on the doorstep you would look at Faliraki or Rhodes Town instead; if you want calm and a big beach, Kiotari delivers, which is exactly why the transfer is longer.
FAQ
How much is a taxi from Rhodes airport to Kiotari?
Rhodes airport taxis are metered rather than fixed-price. The trip to Kiotari runs on the higher intercity Tariff 2 (about €1.25 per km) and typically comes to around €80-110 for the roughly 63 km, depending on traffic, time and luggage. A pre-booked private transfer is a fixed alternative from about €90.
Is there a direct bus from Rhodes airport to Kiotari?
No. There is no direct airport bus. Public KTEL buses reach Kiotari only from the Rhodes Town bus station, so you would take the airport bus into town first and change to a south-coast service. It costs about €10 in total but takes close to three hours with the connection, so it suits light travellers rather than anyone with holiday luggage.
How long does the transfer take?
About one hour by taxi or private transfer for the roughly 63 km down the south-east coast, when traffic is light. The public bus, with its change in Rhodes Town, takes closer to three hours.
Is Kiotari far from Lindos and Rhodes Town?
Kiotari is about 15 km south of Lindos and roughly 50 km from Rhodes Town. Lindos and its acropolis make an easy half-day trip, while Rhodes Town and the airport are up at the north of the island, which is why the airport transfer takes about an hour.
Do I need a hire car in Kiotari?
You do not need one to reach or enjoy an all-inclusive hotel, and a transfer is simpler on arrival. But because Kiotari has no real town centre and few restaurants within walking distance, a hire car is useful if you want to eat out, visit Lindos or explore the quiet south at your own pace.
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