Distance~50 km
Time~45–60 minutes
Best defaultPre-booked private transfer
Why transfers dominate this route
The drive leaves the airport corridor and follows island roads toward a hillside village with limited drop-off space in peak season. Knowing the price before you land matters more here than on the 15‑minute Rhodes Town hop.
Taxi
Possible from the rank, but the meter runs long. Night tariffs and luggage add variance. Fine if you accept uncertainty; most visitors preferring calm arrivals choose pre-book.
Car hire
Makes sense if Lindos is only night one and you will tour Prasonisi, beaches or inland villages afterward. Otherwise a transfer in + optional car later is common.