Finding a flight
On the
Internet, there
are any number of bargain-flight websites. Some will allow you to book
on-line, others take telephone bookings. It pays to shop around and to
buy early, if you can. You will need to book a flight to RHODES
preferably, but KOS is a good alternative.
Recommended
website:
Booking
accommodation
Browse
through our accommodation
listings and let us know which properties appeal to you, your
proposed dates, your budget and for how many people you need
accommodation. Also let us know if it is a special event such as a
romantic honeymoon or other celebration holiday. We will email you back
with suggestions and advice to help you book the right accommodation
for your perfect Symi holiday.
We will also answer any questions concerning accessibility, suitability
for children and other concerns you might have. When you book your
accommodation through the Symi Visitor, you will be advised on all the
little details that help to make your Symi holiday as relaxing as
possible, from a pre-booked airport taxi should you need one to a
pre-booked hotel room if you arrive at an inconvenient hour.
How do I get from the airport to Rhodes
harbour?
There
is a large taxi rank immediately outside the arrivals hall at Rhodes
Diagoras airport. This operates on a first-come-first-served basis and
there are usually plenty of taxis waiting. The standard fare from the
airport into town is currently 15 euros, but you may be charged more if
you have a lot of luggage or are a large party.
If
you have booked your accommodation through the
Symi Visitor, a pre-booked airport taxi can be arranged for you if you
wish. This is particularly useful if time is short between your landing
time and the departure of the ferry.
Which ferry do I
catch to Symi?
There are three boats
connecting Rhodes and Symi, the 'Proteus' and 'Symi' car-ferries
and the 'Aegli' hydrofoil. You can check our timetables, which are
updated every month, for details. You can also book online or see
details of where to buy tickets.
The
fares are 7 euros (one way)
on the 'Symi' and 13.80 euros on the 'Aegli'. There is an ANES
kiosk in Mandraki harbour; you can also buy tickets from the agents in
the commercial harbour.
The Aegli leaves from Mandraki
Harbour in Rhodes New Town, the car-ferry from the Commercial
Harbour outside the walls of the Old Town.
(See photo opposite)
You
can also catch one
of the day-trip boats
from Rhodes to Symi from
April to October. They leave from Mandraki every day at
9.00am. Be aware that there may restrictions on luggage on these boats.
You will need to check whether or not you will be calling at Panormitis
first.
The Dodecanese
Express
hydrofoil also runs regular services between the Dodecanese islands in
season; their timetables are here. These boats
leave from Kolonna. (see photo)
If
you have booked your accommodation through the
Symi Visitor you will be advised on which boat to catch and
arrangements will be made for your luggage to be taken care of if you
have a long wait. When you arrive in Symi as a Symi Visitor guest, you
will be met from the boat and transferred to your accommodation by taxi
or porter as appropriate. Your arrival transfer from the harbour to the
accommodation is included in the price.
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