Fethiye to Rhodes Ferry

Where it leaves from

The Fethiye–Rhodes ferry departs from Fethiye harbour on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, a scenic bay ringed by forested mountains and rock-cut Lycian tombs. The port is in the town centre, close to the bazaar and waterfront restaurants. The crossing arrives at Rhodes Town, where the ferry terminal sits directly beside the UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town — one of the most historically impressive ferry arrivals anywhere in the Mediterranean.

An international border crossing

This crossing is a full international border between Turkey and Greece. Fethiye is on the Turkish mainland; Rhodes is a Greek island and part of the EU Schengen Area. Every passenger must carry a valid passport — no exceptions, and no other documents will be accepted. Depending on your nationality, you may also need a Schengen visa to enter Greece, or a Turkish e-visa to enter Turkey on the return leg. Check the specific requirements for your passport before booking, and ensure your documents are valid for the full duration of your travel.

Operator and vessel

Turyol operates the Fethiye–Rhodes route using fast passenger catamarans. The crossing takes approximately 1.5 hours. This is a foot-passenger-only service — no vehicles, motorcycles or bicycles are carried. Luggage allowances apply; confirm with Turyol at the time of booking.

Seasonal schedule and booking

The Fethiye–Rhodes service is seasonal, with most sailings running from May through October. Frequency is highest in July and August, when several weekly departures are typical. Winter schedules are very limited or suspended entirely. Book ahead during the summer peak, as popular departure dates fill quickly. Always verify current departure times directly with Turyol — schedules can shift between seasons and some years see different frequency patterns.

Fethiye, the Turquoise Coast and Rhodes

Fethiye is the gateway to one of Turkey's most celebrated stretches of coastline — the Turquoise Coast (Türkiz Sahil), named for the colour of the water. The Ölüdeniz lagoon and Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Valley, the Saklikent gorge and the ancient Lycian ruins of Tlos and Xanthos are all within day-trip range. Fethiye itself has the impressive Lycian rock tombs carved directly into the cliff face above the town.

From Rhodes, the medieval walled city, the Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights provide one of the finest concentrations of Crusader-era architecture in Europe. Rhodes also connects by ferry to other Dodecanese islands — Kos, Symi, Patmos — making the Fethiye–Rhodes crossing an excellent entry point into the Greek island chain for travellers coming from the Turquoise Coast.