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MAD - Madrid Barajas International Airport
Official Airport Website:
www.aena.es/ (english website)

Distance to Downtown:
15.1 km (9.4 miles)

Annual Passenger Volume:
21.2 million (2008)

TRANSIT FLY Review: Madrid Barajas International Airport offers very good
transit options that allow passengers to access almost all parts of Madrid from
Barajas International Airport with relative ease. The Madrid Underground (Metro
de Mardrid) provides passengers excellent service to dozens of subway stations
throughout the heart of Madrid for only €2,90. Madrid Metro trains serves both
the original Madrid Airport Terminal building (Terminals 1,2 & 3) and the new
Airport Terminal 4. Passengers arriving at Madrid can even connect to RENFE
Regional Trains by using the Madrid Metro. RENFE trains connect to major
cities throughout Spain.
Madrid Barajas Airport Shuttle Options
Madrid Barajas Airport Train Options
Madrid Barajas Airport Taxi Options
Madrid Barajas Airport Bus Options
Madrid Barajas Airport Parking Options
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Parking Option
VIP Car Park
P4 Garage (T4)
P1 Parking Lot (T1)
P2 Parking Lot (T2/T3)
Short-Stay (T2)
Rates: Hourly / Daily***
Connection to Terminals
YES - Valet Service
YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable
NO - Shuttle Bus
Official Madrid Airport Parking Website:
www.aena.es (enlish site)

Madrid Airport Parking Options:
€1,60*
€1,60*
€1,60*
€1,60*
€0,60**
€17,45
€17,45
€17,45
€17,45
€60,00
MAD Airport Transportation Options:
AEROCITY AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS
website: www.aerocity.com/english/index.asp
phone: +3491 748 11 14 (Available 24hrs/day)

Frequency: GOOD

Reservation Required: YES*
*Airport phones are available to make reservations upon arrival.

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Online booking available

Exact Change Required: NO

Tip Required: YES
(€1-2 expected for good service)

Overall Ease of Use: VERY GOOD

Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at MAD Madrid Barajas
International Airport should proceed to the bus stop labeled "BusHotel"
located at the curb of the airport raodway on the arrivals level of
Terminals 1, 2 & 4.

-At Terminal 1 the AeroCity Bus stop is outside of Hall 2 to the right.

-At Terminal 2 passengers should cross the airport roadway to the bus
stop directly across the street from Arrival Hall 5.

-At the NEW Terminal 4 the bus stop is directly outside of the
Terminal on the lower level.
Fares
€15*
€17*
€20*
€17*
€33*
€20*
Destination Guide
-Ciudad Especial (City Special)
-H1 Area Hotels
-H2 Area Hotels
-Center Districts inside M30 (Centro Ciudad)
-Alcorcσn, Getafe, Leganιs, Majadahonda
-La Moraleja, Sanchinarro, Las Tablas, Coslada
*The Fares quotes are valid for 1, 2, or 3 people.

The AEROCITY Shuttle is a Share-Ride Van service that
guarantees riders will have to make to more than 3 stops
before reaching their final destination.

There is a €1,00 fee for additional baggage.
Destination Guide
to/from Aeropuerto T4 Station:
-Aeropuerto T1,T2,T3 Station
-Nuevos Ministerios (xfer to Lines 6,10)
-Alonso Martines (xfer to Lines 4,5,10)
-Charmartin (xfer to RENFE Trains)
-Principe Pio (xfer to Lines "R",6,10)
-Sol Sta. (xfer to Lines 1,2,3,5)
-Opera Sta. (xfer to "R",2,5)
-Atocha Renfe Sta. (xfer to Renfe Trains)
-Acacias-Embajadores (xfer to 3,5 Lines)
Fares

€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
€2,90*
Approx.
Travel Time
8 mins.
13 mins.
32 mins.
34 mins.
36 mins.
40 mins.
41 mins.
45 mins.
44 mins.
MADRID UNDERGROUND (Metro de Madrid) "Madrid Subway"
website: www.metromadrid.es (Spanish only)

Official Madrid Internation Airport Train info website:
www.aena.es/ (english train info website)

Direct Airport Service: YES

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 06:05 - 02:00
Saturday:06:05 - 02:00
Sunday: 06:05 - 02:00

Frequency: EXCELLENT

Exact Change Required: NO*
*Ticket Vending machines provide change.

Credit Cards Accepted:

Luggage OK?:
YES

Overall Ease of Use: EXCELLENT

Where to Catch: After arriving at MAD Madrid Barajas International
Airport passengers should follow signs to "TREN".

The Madrid Metro makes separate Metro Station stops at the Madrid
Barajas International Airport. The 1st stop serves Terminals 1, 2, & 3.
The other Madrid Metro stop serves the NEW Madrid Barajas Airport
International Terminal 4. In between the 2 Airport Stations the Metro
makes a stop at the Barajas village which is located between the two
Terminal buildings.

The Madrid Metro Station is on floor 1 of Terminal 4.

The Madrid Metro Station is on floor 1 of Terminal 2 via a connecting
passage to carpark P2.
*The Fares for travel to/from Madrid Barajas International Airport are:
- €1,90 Sencillo Combinado ticket (1 trip - ALL Zones)
- €1,00 Airport Station Surcharge

At manned stations passengers can also buy the following passes:
- €4,00 1-Day Tourist Pass
- €7,20 1-Day Tourist Pass
Destination Guide
to/from Madrid:
-Albacete
-Bilbao - Abando
-Cartenga
-Barcelona (high-speed)
-Barcelona (regular train)
-Salamance
-Valencia
-Zaragoza (high-speed)
Fares (one-way)
tourist/ 1st class/ Club Seat
€29,50/ €48,50
€43,50/ €67,50
€43,30/ €67,10
€120,40/ €180,60/ €216,70
€102,10/ €153,10/ €183,70
€16,50 (tourist only)
€42,10/ €69,20
€42,70/ €63,00/ €76,30
Approx.
Travel Time
2 hr. 30 mins.
4 hr. 45 mins.
4 hr. 50 mins.
2 hr. 45 mins.
3 hr. 25 mins.
2 hr. 25 mins.
3 hr. 20 mins.
1 hr. 20 mins.
MADRID RENFE TRAINS (Madrid Regional / National Trains)
website: http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html

Direct Airport Service: NO

Hours of Operation:
Varies by destination*
*most 06:00-22:00

Frequency: EXCELLENT

Exact Change Required: NO

Credit Cards Accepted: YES

Luggage OK?: YES

Overall Ease of Use: EXCELLENT

Where to Catch: To take the RENFE to/from Madrid Barajas
International Airport, first take the Madrid Metro (Madrid Subway) from
the Airport to one of the subway stations that connects with Renfe
Trains (see list of stations above) and then board the Renfe Line for the
final destination.
Destination Guide
Puerta del Sol
Retiro
Atocha RENFE Station
Fares
€26-28*
€23,50*
€26,75**
Fares shown are approximate and do NOT include any gratuity.

*Fares shown include the €5,25 Airport Access Fee.
**Fare shown includes €5,25 Airport Access Fee + €2,75 Train Fee.
MADRID AIRPORT TAXI
Official Madrid Airport taxi info website: click here (English Website)

Frequency: GOOD

Tip Required: YES
(€1-2 expected for good service)

Fare Determined by: TAXI METER

Exact Change Required: NO
(Taxi drivers make change for small bills)

Credit Cards Accepted: NO

Luggage Surcharge?: NO

Add'l Tolls/ Fees?:
€5,25 Madrid Airport Access Fee
€2,75 Surchage for Taxi service starting/ending at Train Stations

Where to Catch: After arriving at Madrid Barajas International Airport
passengers should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly
outside of the baggage claim area.
See the list below for taxi locations:

At Terminal 1 - Arrivals Level (ground floor - opposite lounge 2)
At Terminal 2 - Arrivals Level (ground floor - opposite lounge 5)
At Terminal 3 - Arrivals Level (ground floor - opposite lounge 7)
At Terminal 4 - Arrivals Level (ground floor)
MADRID BARAJAS AIRPORT BUS SERVICE
website: Official Madrid Airport BUS & COACH Website

Direct Airport Service: YES*
*many routes

Hours of Operation: Varies by Route

Exact Change Required: YES

Credit Cards Accepted: NO

Luggage OK?: YES
(Typical Bus service)

Frequency: Varies by Route

Overall Ease of Use:
Varies by Provider

Where to Catch: Varies by Route
See official Madrid Airport website for details.

FARES: See Consorcio Transportes Madrid for specific Schedule and
Fare Information.

MADRID AIRPORT BUS Routes

Serving Terminals 1,2 & 3:
EMT City Buses (Red Logo)
Line 101 - Canillejas - Airport - Pueblo de Barajas (Barajas University)
Line 200 - Avenida de America - Airport
INTERCITY Buses (Green Logo)
Line 822 - Coslada - Airport

Serving Terminal 4:
EMT City Buses (Red Logo)
Line 204 - Avenida de America - Airport
INTERCITY Buses (Green Logo)
Line 827 - Tres Cantos - Airport - Canillejas Underground Station
Line 828 - Universidad - Airport - Barajas Underground Station
LONG DISTANCE - ALSA SHUTTLE BUSES (click here)
to Albacete
to Alicnte
to Murcia
to Barcelona
to Valladolid
to Zaragora
to many more cities
*Mardrid Airport Parking is paid for by the minute.
**Rate is €0,60** for the 1st 30 mins. (after that rate is €6,00/hour.
***Daily rates shown are for the 1st 4 days. Day 5+ rate is €13,95/day.
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