Port of Tilos

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About Port of Tilos

Also known as: Tilos Ferry Port, Tilos Harbour

Tilos is a small port on the Greek island of the same name in the Aegean Sea. It serves as a ferry terminal and a general cargo handling point for the island. The port is situated midway between the larger islands of Kos and Rhodes.

Background
Tílos is a small Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, and lies midway between Kos and Rhodes. In 2021, the island had a population of 746 people. Along with the uninhabited offshore islets of Antitilos and Gaidaros, it forms the Municipality of Tilos, which has a total land area of 64.525 square kilometres (24.913 sq mi). Tilos is part of the Rhodes regional unit.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9847687 →
Wikidata
Q898718 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tilos.gr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRTIL
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GR-81
Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
36.4175°
Longitude
27.3935°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tilos?

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The approach to Tilos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Deveboynu Lighthouse at 16.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Datça İnce Burun (20 NM NE), Kandeloussa (21.4 NM WNW), Hüseyin Burnu (33.4 NM N), Turgutreis East Breakwater (35.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tilos?

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The Port of Tilos is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tilos?

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You can track vessels near Tilos (GRTIL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Tilos?

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The Port of Tilos is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRTIL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GRTIL mean?

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The first two characters, GR, are the ISO country code for GR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tilos?

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The Port of Tilos operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.