Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)

Location

The airport is located four miles (7km) from Reggio Calabria city centre.

Getting to the city

Transport to Reggio Calabria is available at the airport via ship, taxi, bus and train. Fast transport connections between Reggio Calabria, Messina and the Aeolian Islands are available by ship. Train transport is available from Reggio Calabria Airport station which is 0.6 miles (1km) from the airport terminal; a free shuttle connects the station to the airport. Local buses are also available to the city: buses into the city depart roughly every 90 minutes from 8:45am to 6:40pm on weekdays, and 8:45am to 7:05pm on Saturdays and holidays.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore, Sixt, Auto Europa, Locauto and NLTSUD.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. Taxis use a meter for most destinations, but use fixed rates of €12 for the Reggio Calabria Harbour, and €25 for the Villa San Giovanni Harbour. Additional fees are charged for night fares, holidays, airport pick-ups, and luggage.

Facilities

Airport facilities include police station, lost and found, first aid, shopping and cafes.

Parking

The airport has two parking areas with 190 parking bays including disabled bays. Parking is €1 for up to 40 minutes, €1.50 for the first hour, €2.50 for two hours, €5 for five hours, €6 for up to seven hours, and €9 for 24 hours. Long-term rates are €8 (per day) for two to three days, €6 for four to seven days, and €5 per day there after.

Website

www.aeroportodellostretto.it/en

Reggio Calabria Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.