Symi (or Syme or Simi) is located in the Dodecanese island group, which lie east of the Peloponnese about 425km (264mi) from Piraeus, the port of Athens. Symi is closer to Turkey than to mainland Greece.
As well as Symi, the Dodecanese Islands comprise Patmos, Simi, Kos, Leros and Rhodes, plus a number of smaller islands.
There is no airport on Symi. The closest airport is on Rhodes, about 41km (25mi) southeast of Symi.
The quickest and most convenient route to Symi is by air to Rhodes International Airport (RHO), located about 14km (8.6mi) southwest of Rhodes Town, followed by catamaran or ferry.
High-speed catamarans make the trip between Rhodes and Symi in 1 hour 15 minutes, three times a week; and by ferry twice daily, taking 3 hours 30 minutes.
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Rhodes International Airport (RHO).
Within Greece: Olympic Air offers the most convenient daily flights to Rhodes.
Athens to Rhodes is 1 hr, direct flight
From United Kingdom: British Airways and easyJet offer the most convenient daily flights to Rhodes.
London to Rhodes is 3 hrs 55 min, direct flight
Manchester to Rhodes is 4 hrs 15 min, direct flight
From Germany: Aegean Airlines, Easyjet, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, TUIfly and Lufthansa offer the most convenient flights to Rhodes.
Berlin to Rhodes is 3 hrs 15 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Rhodes is 3 hrs 30 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Rhodes is 3 hrs, direct flight
Hamburg to Rhodes is 3 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Munich to Rhodes is 2 hrs 45 min, direct flight
From France: Aegean Airlines, Transavia France and easyJet offer the most convenient flights to Rhodes.
Paris to Rhodes is 3 hr 30 min, direct flight
From United States: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Aegean Air and Olympic Air offer the most convenient daily flights to Rhodes.
Atlanta to Rhodes is 13 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Rhodes is 11 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Rhodes is 12 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Rhodes is 14 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Rhodes is 11 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Rhodes is 15 hrs, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Rhodes is 15 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat and Olympic Air offer the most convenient daily flights to Rhodes.
Toronto to Rhodes is 11 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Rhodes is 10 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Rhodes is 13 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Scoot Tigerair, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Olympic Air offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Rhodes.
Adelaide to Rhodes is 23 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Rhodes is 23 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Rhodes is 24 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Rhodes is 23 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Rhodes is 21 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Qatar Airways and Olympic Air offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Rhodes.
Auckland to Rhodes is 27 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair and Olympic Air offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Rhodes.
Singapore to Rhodes is 13 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Rhodes International Airport (RHO), also known as Diagoras International Airport, is located north of Paradeisi village, about 14km (8.6mi) southwest of the capital city, Rhodes.
Buses and taxis operate from the airport terminal, taking around 35 minutes to Rhodes. Some hotels offer a pick-up service by prior arrangement.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
On foot or you can hire a moped. The local bus service offers a service from Yialos to Pedi beach resort. Taxis are also available, with set fares. Caiques (converted fishing boats) offer a shuttle service between the many beaches.
Latest update: How to get to Symi: 23 January, 2023
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