Popular Airport | Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7060 Km |
Bus
Public transport is generally the slowest, but the cheapest way to get to Kannur International Airport from the city center. All public transportation is operated by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), and the routes start as early as 05:00. Bus fares start from INR 20-25, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, you should double-check if there are regular routes to Kannur International Airport.
Taxi
Taxi is the most luxurious option to travel to Kannur International Airport from the Kannur city center. As there are numerous taxi companies providing services for many, you can always consult the related personnel of the hotel you are staying at, as they generally advise the best and the most convenient for their customers. The taxi fares generally start from INR 700-750, but you can discuss it beforehand with your driver.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies inside the city of Kannur, and you can choose one of them as a transportation method to Kannur International Airport. But if you rent a car from the city center, do not forget to ask if you are allowed to leave the car at the airport parking lot, as if not, you may encounter problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are one of the most economic and time-saving methods of transportation and not to mention, one of the most authentic vehicles as well. However, if you want to use auto rickshaws to arrive at the Kannur International Airport, you should bargain for the price beforehand. This is because even though the auto rickshaw prices are low, the price may change and probably rise due to your luggage.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel Shuttles are the most convenient way of transportation from and to Kannur International Airport. As you will not hustle moving around with your luggage and arrange transportation at the last minute. By asking about the hotel shuttle services while booking, you can easily handle your transportation. Hotel shuttle services generally cost extra, starting from INR 800.
Rhodes, also known as the pearl of the Aegean, is home to one of the seven wonders of the world, the Colossus of Rhodes, and is the largest of the Twelve Islands. Rhodes has been a home to the history since the ages before the birth of Christ, and it still continues to do it today. The works and traces of the empires that left their mark in history, such as the Romans and the Ottomans, put Rhodes in an important place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This gorgeous city attracts many tourists due to its long coastline and the charm of its warm climate. There is also a private marina for tourists.
Diagoras Airport is open to international flights and located 15 kilometers away from Rhodes city centre. Means of transport in the city is very limited. Buses are used extensively in the city, where taxis are the other prominent alternative. There are also ferries providing transportation if you wish to visit the rest of the Twelve Islands.
You can take the buses if you arrive at Diagoras Airport inside service hours, otherwise you can take a taxi to go to your destination in the city. If you want to make a pleasant journey in Rhodes, which has a small city centre, you can also rent a car.
You will be surprised by the colours of the taxis in Rhodes. Stylish and appealing taxis with navy blue and white colours are located at the exit of the terminal building. Although there are sometimes queues as the airport is quite busy, taxis, which are in service 7/24, provide fast transportation.
Buses run on two lines, east and west, in Rhodes, which is a small and appealing holiday spot. There is a distance of 300 meters between the bus stops and the airport. You can take the orange coloured buses to get to the city centre from the airport. There is a bus service approximately in every 20 minutes between 06.35 and 23.00. You can get the bus tickets from the airport.
As the airport traffic is quite busy, sometimes buses are overcrowded and there are long queues at the taxis. You can rent a car to stay away from these problems and the waste of time. Rent a car companies at the airport such as Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar and Sixt provide reasonably priced and quality vehicles 7/24.