Madrid Airport Live Departures
Madrid Airport Check-In
You can check into your flight departing from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport 24 hours before your flight via your airline’s mobile app. If you prefer to do so in person upon arrival, simply check the large monitors right near each entrance to see which desk belongs to your airline. The staff in the designated area can assist you with checking in (and any extra luggage). See our Tracker above for live departure information.
Madrid Airport Departures Terminal 1
For most international non-Schengen flights.
Madrid Airport Departures Terminal 2
For Schengen flights operated by airlines like Air Europa, Iberia Express, and more.
Madrid Airport Departures Terminal 3
Used in busy seasons for Terminal 1 and 2 overflow.
Madrid Airport Departures Terminal 4
Is the main terminal for Iberia and Iberia Express, covering both Schengen and non-Schengen flights. It is connected via train to T4S, which facilitates long-haul and non-Schengen international departures for airlines based in T4 (like Iberia, Air Nostrum, and members of the Oneworld Alliance.)
When to arrive at Madrid Airport?
If you’re off to Madrid Airport Departures tomorrow, keep the date and your flight time in mind to choose how much time you need in advance. MAD is a very busy international airport, so it’s best to err on the safe side: 3 hours for international travel and 2 hours for domestic/regional travel.
What’s next?
After you’ve checked in and dropped off your extra baggage to your airline’s designated counter, follow the signs for your gate until you reach security. Here’s a list of what you can and cannot take on a flight from Madrid, Spain.
Your liquids must be a maximum of 100ml and placed in a transparent bag. If you don’t have your own, the airport will have a stand with plastic bags available. Listen to the instructions of the security officers for what to do with your electronics and clothing items, as these rules are often subject to change.
Madrid Airport Departures today is often very busy, so security could take up to an hour depending on traffic. Adjust your arrival time accordingly.
What to do in Madrid Airport Departures?
While waiting for your flight at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), each terminal offers a range of amenities to help you pass the time comfortably. In Terminal 1, you’ll find duty-free shops, electronics stores, fast-food outlets, and coffee shops. Terminal 2 provides dining options like Burger King and Enrique Tomás, along with shopping and pharmacy services. Terminal 4 boasts a wide selection of tapas bars, fashion boutiques, and duty-free stores, while the Terminal 4 Satellite also features similar options, including tapas bars and high-end shopping.
Each terminal houses essential services like rest areas, kids’ play zones, vending machines, and breastfeeding lounges. Discover more of what’s available in our complete Madrid Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Terminal is Departures in Madrid?
Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 each have a Departures wing at Madrid Airport. Flights also depart from Terminal 4’s satellite; in this case, passengers check in at T4 and then take a quick 3 minute train within the airport to their boarding gate. See above for more specific information on departures at each terminal, or consult a Madrid Airport Departures map online.
How long does security take at Madrid Airport?
How early should I get to the Airport in Madrid?
