Which Barcelona airport?

Reus, El Prat, Girona....to name but three of the airports serving Catalonia's capital. The so-called Ryanair phenomenon is bringing more and more vistors into Barcelona but chosing airport locations far out of the city to keep costs down. It's the name of the game and situation replicated all over Europe. Unaware that 'Barcelona (Reus)' actually involves an 80km drive to even reach the city, planeful after planeful of tourists arrive on the late night flight from London only to find themselves with yet another leg of the journey before reaching their destination.

My advice: when you book your incredible value taxes-only ticket, look carefully to see which airport you are going to land at to avoid a frustrating transfer to the city and late arrival at your Barcelona apartments.