Popular Airport | Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1851 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Genoa City Center
Genoa - Christopher Columbus Airport
It is very easy to travel from the city center to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, which is located only 6 km of the city center. Volabus is for those who prefer public transportation, but there are different alternatives if you prefer a more comfortable transportation.
Although there are many railway transportation systems in the city center, there are no lines carrying passengers to the airport. If you are staying in Sestri Ponente, you can reach the airport by using shuttle service.
Volabus
With Volabus offering shuttle bus service between the airport and the city center, you can reach the airport in about half an hour by paying 6 Euro. The bus first stops by the two railway stations in the city, then by the city center and goes directly to the airport.
You can buy your ticket in the bus or at the AMT ticket office located on D'Annunzio street in the city center. There is also a ticket vending machine at both train stations. The first bus departs at 05:15 am, and the last bus departs at 10:10 pm.
Shuttle
Shuttle services are very affordable and comfortable means of transportation for those staying in Sestri Ponente. These shuttles do not pass through the city center. The shuttles operate between 06:53 am to 07:36 pm and the travel lasts about 12 minutes.
Taxi
You can reach the airport by taxi which you can easily find in the city center. The airport is only 6 km. For this reason, the amount you will pay is not too high. If you ask for help from your hotel, they can arrange a taxi to pick you up right in front of the hotel. You can reach the airport in about 24 minutes by taxi.
Hotel Shuttle
The number of hotels is very high in the city which has become an important tourist destination and transfer point for many visitors. Therefore, the majority of hotels offer airport shuttle service for their guests. In order to benefit from this service, you should get in contact with your hotel before your arrival and make a reservation. The travel lasts about 24 minutes.
Car Rental
You can agree with one of the car rental companies located in the city center and have a comfortable and free transportation service during your travel. If you wish, you can make this alternative more luxurious by renting a car with a private driver. If you go to the airport from the city center with a private car, the travel lasts about 24 minutes if there is not much traffic.
Airport Information
The airport which is very close to the sea in Genoa was named after the great explorer Colombo who was born in this city. It is a small and discolored airport that is in contradiction with the greatness of the city and its spectacular historical architecture.
However, it offers all kinds of standard services expected from an airport. It is only 6 km of the city. The airport has a lounge on the first floor. You can benefit from this service for free if you have a private card from one of the airline companies, including Turkish Airlines. If you do not have this card, you can use the lounge by paying 25 Euro and benefit from free Wi-Fi and computers, buffet and a comfortable environment.
There is a sufficient number of restaurants, bar, a duty-free shop and stores even if it is a small airport. There is also a terrace having a panoramic view. At the arriving passenger terminal, there is free internet service provided by the municipality. Throughout the airport, there is also a free internet service provided by the company Ubi Banco. You can use this service for 3 hours for free.
Transportation to Rhodes City Center from Airport
Rhodes Intl. - Diagoras Intl. Airport
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.
Taxi
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.
Bus
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.
Rent a Car
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.