MAD Madrid Barajas airport guide
MAD
Madrid Barajas
Madrid, Spain
Iberia hub. 4 terminals (T1, T2, T3, T4). T4 is main + T4S.
Getting from MAD to Madrid
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cercanías C1 | €2.60 | 25 min | From T4 to Chamartín/Atocha. |
| Metro Line 8 | €4.50-5 | 30 min | + airport supplement. |
| Taxi (flat rate) | €33 | 20-40 min | Flat rate to most of city. |
| Cabify/Bolt | €25-40 | 20-40 min | Available. |
| EMT bus 200/204 | €5 | 40 min | To Avenida América. |
Lounges
- Iberia Velazquez/Dalí
- Sala VIP Cibeles
- Priority Pass: 5+ lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. T4S has best dining airside.
8h layover
Metro to Sol → quick Madrid central walk + tapas. Back 3h ahead.
12h layover
Add Prado or Retiro Park. NH Madrid connected.
Wifi & connectivity
Free unlimited 'WiFi AENA'. Fast.
Sleep + rest options
NH Madrid Airport connected to T1. Limited airside.
⚠ Important gotcha
Walking between terminals takes 30+ min. Plan ahead.