Reus Air Base - Flight Information and Guide (REU)

How to get to Reus Air Base

Reus is well connected to the Costa Daurada tourist areas, with particular attention to transfers to PortAventura and Salou.

By Car

Those arriving by car follow the AP-7 motorway, which connects the airport to Tarragona, Salou and PortAventura in just a few minutes.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: Reus city station is accessible by bus or taxi.

By Bus

Bus connections are active towards Salou, PortAventura and Tarragona, often synchronized with flight times in the summer months.

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Tips Those heading to PortAventura can often find packages that include direct transfer from the airport as part of the park ticket.

Average travel time to REU

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus15-25 minutes

Taxi / Private hire10-20 minutes

Parking near Reus Air Base

The parking area, located at a short distance from the terminal, offers generally accessible rates, in line with the airport's low-cost vocation.

General Parking: 10 euro/day (80 euro/week); Low Cost Parking from 16 euro/week for longer stays.

How to get to Tarragona from REU

Connection to the coast and to Tarragona is via bus and taxi, while PortAventura is often reached with dedicated transfers organized by the park itself.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: to access the train, you must first reach Reus or Tarragona station by bus or taxi.

By Bus

The bus stops for Salou, PortAventura and Tarragona are located in the terminal arrivals area.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; the meter applies approximately 27.70 euro to Reus city centre (3 km, 10 minutes), 39 euro to Salou (12 km), 42 euro to Tarragona (13 km).

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Car rental at Reus Air Base

The major car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, and Europcar, have dedicated desks in the terminal, useful for exploring the Costa Daurada beyond just the main tourist areas.

Rental is also convenient for those wanting to visit Tarragona, a Roman city and UNESCO World Heritage site.

You must bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card; the agency almost always also requests an IDP.

Hotels near Reus Air Base

Reus airport is the main gateway to the Costa Daurada, but most of the well-reviewed hotels are in Tarragona, about 12 km away: between March and October a direct bus links the terminal to the city in just under half an hour, for the rest of the year you get there with the E4 express bus via Reus or by taxi. In Tarragona, choose between the Rambla Nova and Balcó del Mediterrani centre, practical for getting around everywhere on foot; the Part Alta, the walled Roman city with the amphitheatre; and the Platja del Miracle, the city beach a stone's throw from the old town.

City centre

Rambla Nova and Balcó del Mediterrani

about 12 km from the airport; seasonal direct bus (March-October) or E4 bus via Reus, 20-30 minutes

Best for: those who prefer to stay on the city's main street, with restaurants and shops within walking distance and sea views from the Balcó del Mediterrani

Pros

On the city's main promenade, among bars, shops and the sea-view lookout
A stone's throw from the bus station and the train station

Cons

In high season the Rambla is busy and noisy in the evening
Hotels in higher demand on weekends of events such as the Concurs de Focs

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City centre

Part Alta, the Roman city

about 13 km from the airport; seasonal direct bus or E4 bus via Reus, then a few minutes' walk uphill

Best for: for those who dream of sleeping within the Roman walls, a short walk from the amphitheatre and the cathedral

Pros

In the heart of the Roman city, among the amphitheatre, the cathedral and medieval alleys
500 metres from the sea and the National Archaeological Museum

Cons

Narrow alleys: hard to get by car all the way to the hotel door
Fewer nightlife venues than on the Rambla Nova

Recommended hotels

Hotel Plaça De La Font On the arcaded square of the Part Alta, with a bar-restaurant and a terrace on the square; 500 metres from the sea. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Platja del Miracle

about 13 km from the airport; seasonal direct bus or E4 bus via Reus, then a short walk downhill towards the sea

Best for: those who want the city beach right by the hotel, while still staying a few minutes' walk from the old town

Pros

City beach just steps away, with the Roman amphitheatre in the background
Old town and Rambla Nova reachable in a few minutes on foot

Cons

Parking hard to find in high season
Fewer shops in the area compared to the Rambla Nova

Recommended hotels

Astari A short walk from Platja del Miracle, with a panoramic outdoor pool overlooking the sea and a garden. View availability

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Airport services

Consistent with its low-cost focus, the airport offers essential services but functional for highly seasonal traffic.

Shopping & Duty Free

There is a compact commercial area with local products, including the celebrated Reus vermouth and local hazelnuts.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated VIP lounges, consistent with the airport's low-cost focus. The terminal's bar and cafe area is the most convenient stop before boarding.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free WiFi managed by Aena covers the terminal area. No telecommunications retailer operates at the airport; for a local SIM, visit a Movistar, Vodafone, or Orange store in town.