Getting from Rhodes to Telendos

If you are heading to Telendos from Rhodes you are making your way to a tiny car-free island just off the western coast of Kalymnos, further north in the Dodecanese chain. The boats across from Myrties take around 5 minutes and run throughout the day.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Rhodes to Telendos. The island is accessible only by local boat from Myrties on the western coast of Kalymnos, taking around 5 minutes. The most practical approach is to take the direct ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos, which takes around 3 to 4 hours, and then make your way to Myrties for the short boat across.

Getting there by air

Telendos has no airport. The nearest airport is Kalymnos. Flying from Rhodes to Athens takes around 1 hour and then Athens to Kalymnos takes around 1 hour, followed by a taxi or bus to Myrties and the 5 minute boat to Telendos. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Rhodes to Kalymnos and make your way to Myrties for the local boat across to Telendos. It is the most practical approach and avoids going through Athens entirely.