Reus Airport is transforming its reliance on summer tourism. Traffic data for 2026 confirms a positive evolution throughout the year. In July, the terminal registered 235,986 passengers, a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, and the cumulative figure for the first seven months reached 811,858 travelers, a 9.1% rise from 2025.
This figure is significant when compared to the end of 2025, when Reus achieved 1,336,826 passengers, its best record since 2011. The current growth occurs after a substantial recovery, indicating a new growth phase for the airport.
July marked the second consecutive month with over 200,000 passengers, consolidating an activity level previously confined to the summer peak. The number of operations has also increased, with 2,980 movements in July (+6.8%) and 15,024 in the first seven months (+9.1%).
It is noteworthy that Reus Airport is growing above the average of Aena's network in Spain. While Spanish airports have seen a 4% increase in passengers between January and July, Reus has grown by 9.1%. In July, the difference persists with +6.1% in Reus versus the national +5%.
Beyond the overall figures, the distribution of traffic throughout the year is a key indicator. Months like April, May, and October now account for nearly 35% of annual traffic, a significant increase from the approximately 24% a decade ago. This reflects the effort to maintain activity before and after the high season.
The extension of the season by airlines is good news. Jet2.com operates from late March to early November, and Ryanair began its activity in early March. Aena considers the infrastructure ready for year-round operation, with the current challenge being to generate sufficient demand outside the traditional tourist months.
The current offering includes 25 destinations in eight countries, operated by seven airlines: Air Nostrum, easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI Airways, TUI fly Belgium, and Vueling. However, there is still a way to go to surpass the absolute record of 1,706,615 passengers from 2009.
The current model relies on a diversified network of seven operators, contrasting with the past dependence on a single airline. This model can provide greater traffic stability, even if absolute growth is less spectacular.
Desestacionalization also depends on the territory's tourism offerings. If the Costa Daurada expands its attractions beyond the beach—culture, gastronomy, wine tourism, sports, business, heritage—the airport will have stronger arguments to maintain connections for more weeks.
The positive results are based on the increase in passengers and, crucially, their distribution throughout the year. The true structural change will occur if this trend continues after the summer peak, attracting passengers during the winter months.
