Did you know that last season Reus Airport, near Costa Dorada, registered more than one million passengers? More and more people are arriving to the Catalan coast by plane from anywhere in the world, whether it is Reus Airport, Barcelona Airport or Girona Airport.
In this publication, we are going to explain the facilities of the Reus aerodrome and give you a series of tips to make your short stay here a wonderful one. At Shuttle2Sun we offer private transfer services and shared transfer services, low-cost and sustainable, so you don’t have to worry about the transfer to your hotel. These services are available from Reus Airport and also from Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station. Now you can book your transfer up to 24 hours in advance.
Get to know Reus Airport
In the province of Tarragona, about 3 kilometres from the city of Reus, and about 7 km from Tarragona, Reus Airport is one of the three airports that make up the coast of Catalonia, along with Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the most important in terms of facilities and traffic volume, and Girona Airport, similar to Reus Airport.
It also stands out for its privileged location, just a short distance from Costa Dorada, one of the most popular destinations for tourists, especially in the summer months, along with Barcelona and Costa Brava, and where the most important tourist towns in the area are located, such as Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda, Torredembarra, Calafell and L’Hospitalet de l’Infant, among many others.
This aerodrome has evolved over the years. Its history began in 1935, when the Real Aeroclub de Reus decided to build a landing field on this land. Years later, during the Spanish Civil War, this space housed one of the three military aerodromes in the area.
In 1952, the facilities were extended with the addition of a compacted runway, measuring 2,200 metres by 45 metres. From then on, the airport was opened to civilian passengers, and twenty years later, the terminal building, dedicated to users, was built. Commercial use of the airport continued to grow over the years, until 1998, when it became exclusively for civilian use, leaving military operations to a minimum.
The facilities have been improved over the last two decades, thus achieving an infrastructure adapted to current needs. It is worth noting that Reus airport has managed to position itself as one of the best airports in Europe, with less than two million passengers, receiving various awards in 2021, 2022 and, most recently, in 2023.
The Centre for Advanced Aviation Studies (CESDA) is also in the vicinity of the aerodrome, where you can study to become a pilot, a project attached to the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV).
This past year 2023, Reus Airport has welcomed more than 1 million passengers and has carried out more than 20,500 operations.
Organise your transfer in advance
To improve your travel experience, you should bear in mind that Shuttle2Sun offers various options for a fast, comfortable and effective transfer, as well as low-cost and sustainable. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, their services make it as easy as possible to get from the airport to your hotel and back, from your accommodation to the door of your terminal. They are available from Reus Airport, Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station, to a wide variety of destinations on Costa Dorada, Costa Brava and Barcelona.
On the one hand, Shuttle2Sun offers shared transfer services, a bus transport with the most competitive price on the market and with the possibility of making different stops.
And, on the other hand, if you prefer an exclusive service for your transfer, just for you and your family or friends, you have at your disposal the private transfer services, with individual door-to-door transfer, 100% adapted to your needs.
Both services guarantee you the possibility of modifying or cancelling your booking up to 24 hours in advance, in case of any unforeseen event or last minute change, whether due to flight change, cancellations or date changes, among other reasons.
Restaurants and shopping, to complement your flight
To liven up your stay while you wait for your flight, Reus Airport offers a wide range of possibilities where you can have a bite to eat and recharge your batteries to face your trip in the best possible way. Pastry shops, cafés, beer bars, sandwich shops and takeaway food are just some of the options available inside the terminal.
There are also several shops where you can buy all kinds of accessories, souvenirs, perfumes and luxury items.
Areas for families
If you are travelling with your children, this airfield has various services dedicated to families, to make waiting times at the airport easier. For example, it has several children’s play areas, with interactive screens, where children can have a great time playing.
On the other hand, Reus Airport also has an outdoor rest area exclusively for dogs, the Dog Relief.
This publication is the second part of our blog series “Prepare your trip”, with which we aim to provide you with useful information for your getaway, whether for leisure or work. If, on the other hand, your flight arrives at Barcelona – El Prat Airport, you can read our article “Prepare your trip: Tips for your transfer from the Airport to your hotel“.
Remember that Shuttle2Sun offers private transfer services and shared transfer services, low-cost and sustainable, to get you to your hotel, from Reus Airport and also from Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station. Now you can book your transfer up to 24 hours in advance.
