Madrid International Airport is an enormous, sprawling hub that serves over 60 million passengers annually across its 4 terminals. Size-wise, it’s the second largest airport in all of Europe. Adolfo Suárez is an essential hub for Air Europa, Iberia, and many more, and acts as an operating base for Iberojet and Ryanair. It hosts over 77 airlines in total.
Madrid Airport Services
Fast Track
Madrid Airport offers an official Fast Track service where you can purchase separate and exclusive access through security. Security passes can be purchased on the airport’s website and are valid for 7 days afterwards. Once you have the ticket on your mobile device, you’ll use a provided QR code to access the separate line.
*Please remain mindful of allowing time for baggage, check-in, etc. even if you use this service.
Special Assistance
Madrid Airport Lounges
Wi-Fi
Madrid Airport Parking
Short-term parking
Terminals 1 and 2 have Express parking lots.
This service is recommended for stays of less than 30 minutes.
Long-term parking
Available for Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Ideal for holidays or long trips. Located 5km from the airport and accessible via a free shuttle bus that arrives every 20 minutes from 06:00 to 13:00 and upon request outside these hours by calling 607 564 516.
One day in long-term parking is €26. One week is €88.
VIP service
Madrid Airport has a VIP parking service for Terminals 1, 2, and 4.
Optimal for passengers interested in extra security and a more convenient parking experience.
Simply leave and pick up your vehicle in Arrivals of T1.
Must be arranged before your arrival to the airport via this form.
Economy
Low-cost parking is also available for Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Also accessed via shuttle, the economy parking area requires a minimum stay of 5 days.
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Madrid Airport Terminals
Madrid Airport has four and a half terminals, most of which are active year-round. Terminal 1 handles most international non-Schengen flights, Terminal 2 handles Schengen flights, and Terminal 4 principally houses flights for Iberia and Iberia Express. Terminal 3 is used for busy seasons and overflow, and Terminal 4S facilitates Terminal 4’s long-haul non-Schengen flights.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
Terminal 4 and 4S
Transportation options from and to Madrid Airport
Transfer to the City Center
By Train
Take the Pink Line 8 from any of Madrid Airport’s terminals to reach Nuevos Ministerios in about 15 minutes.
*Departure every 4-10 minutes. Wait is slightly longer on weekends.
By Bus
Take the Exprés Aeropuerto to get downtown in around 40 minutes.
*Departure every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day.
By Taxi
Hail a Madrid Airport Taxi from the ranks to get anywhere in the city.
You can pre-book your Madrid Airport Taxi with a trusted global provider like Welcome Pickups for easy, door-to-door service.
By Car
You can get to the Madrid city center from MAD in around 20-30 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on traffic.
More connections from Madrid Airport
Train
The Cercanías Renfe train is connected to Madrid Airport’s T4 Terminal. Lines C1 and C10 run from Aeropuerto T4 to major stations like Chamartín (11 min), Atocha (25 min), and Príncipe Pío (38 min). Trains operate daily from 06:00 to 23:30, departing every 15-30 minutes. A single ticket costs €2.60.
Bus
Taxi
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
Madrid Airport: 24/7
Dining and Shops: Hours vary according to flight schedules and time of year
Recommended Arrival Times
Domestic Flight: 1.5 hours
International Flight: 3 hours
Madrid Airport Codes
Madrid Airport Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Contact Information
Call Center: (+34) 91 321 1000
General Airport Email: Use the Queries Form
Lost Property: (+34) 91 393 6119 (Terminal 1) / (+34) 91 746 6439 (Terminal 4)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Madrid have 2 Airports?
Madrid is primarily served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), the main international airport. Additionally, there are smaller airports such as Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport and Madrid-Torrejón Airport, which are primarily used for military, training, and private flights.