# MAD — Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport > Machine-readable reference for MAD. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mad HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mad Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mad.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MAD.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T21:22:30.015+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - IATA: MAD - ICAO: LEMD - City: Madrid - Country: ES (ES) - Timezone: Europe/Madrid - Distance from city: 12 km (7.5 mi) northeast of Madrid city center - Runways: 4 - Terminals: 5 - Annual passengers: 68.1M - Worldwide rank: #5 - Hub for: Iberia, Air Europa - Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas.html ## Overview Welcome Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) offers a fascinating juxtaposition, serving as a hub where modern design meets old-school European flair. Terminals T1 through T3 convey a traditional travel atmosphere often criticized for feeling cramped and outdated, while T4 and its satellite, T4S, boast a sleek, glass-and-wood design by architect Santiago Calatrava that infuses the space with natural light. The airport’s dual nature means that knowing your terminal can make a significant difference in dining options, lounge access, and the overall ease of your journey. At a glance Madrid–Barajas delivers a yearly passenger count of 68.1 million across four runways and stands as a principal hub for Iberia and Air Europa. Geographically, it occupies a spot 12 km (7.5 miles) northeast of Madrid's city center, making it a relatively quick trip into town. Each terminal hosts a different slice of life with Terminal 1 mainly serving low-cost carriers like Ryanair and easyJet, while Terminal 4 is where Iberia and British Airways operate their primary services. Terminals & layout This sprawling airport consists of five terminals designated as T1, T2, T3, T4, and T4S. T1 through T3 form the older clu… ## Terminals (5) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Ryanair, easyJet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Iberia Express, TAP Air Portugal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/terminals/t2 - **Terminal 3** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/terminals/t3 - **Terminal 4** — airlines: Iberia, British Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/terminals/t4 - **Terminal 4 Satellite** — airlines: Qatar Airways, Emirates URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/terminals/t4s ## Dining (30) - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/burger-king - **Burger King** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/burger-king-t1 - **Burger King** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/burger-king-t2 - **Caffe di Fiore** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/caffe-di-fiore-t2 - **Caffè di Roma** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/caffe-di-roma-t2 - **Eat** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/eat-t1 - **Food Market Mercado de San Miguel** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/food-market-mercado-de-san-miguel-t4 - **Food Market T4S** — T4S URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/food-market-t4s - **Go Natural** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/go-natural-t4 - **KFC** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/kfc-t1 - **Kirei by Kabuki** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/kirei-by-kabuki-t4 - **La Bellota** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/la-bellota - **La Mary** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/la-mary-t4 - **La Pausa** — T3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/la-pausa-t3 - **Mahou Madrid** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/mahou-madrid-t4 - **Mahou Sports Bar** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/mahou-sports-bar-t2 - **MasQMenos** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/masqmenos-t4 - **McDonald's** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t1 - **Museo del Jamón** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/museo-del-jamon-t2 - **Pans & Company** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/pans-company-t1 - **Paul** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/paul-t2 - **Rodilla** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/rodilla - **Rodilla** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/rodilla-t1 - **Rodilla** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/rodilla-t4 - **Santa Gloria** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/santa-gloria-t2 - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/starbucks - **Starbucks** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/starbucks-t4 - **The Garden** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/the-garden - **Urban Grill** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/urban-grill-t4 - **Vips** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/restaurants/vips-t1 ## Lounges (10) - **American Express Lounge by Pont** — T4 · access: T4, Amex URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/american-express-lounge-by-pont-t4 - **Cibeles Lounge** — T1 · access: T1 non-Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/cibeles-lounge-t1 - **Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí** — T4 · access: T4 Schengen, Iberia/oneworld · 06:00-00:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/iberia-premium-lounge-dali-t4 - **Iberia Premium Lounge Velázquez** — T4S · access: T4S non-Schengen, Iberia/oneworld · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/iberia-premium-lounge-velazquez - **Neptuno Lounge** — T1 · access: T1 Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/neptuno-lounge-t1 - **Plaza Mayor Lounge** — T1 · access: T1 non-Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/plaza-mayor-lounge-t1 - **Puerta de Alcalá Lounge** — T2 · access: T2 Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/puerta-de-alcala-lounge-t2 - **Puerta del Sol Lounge** — T3 · access: T3 Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/puerta-del-sol-lounge-t3 - **Sala VIP Columbus** — T1 · access: T1, VIP lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/sala-vip-columbus-t1 - **Sala VIP La Revoltosa** — T4 · access: T4, VIP lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/lounges/sala-vip-la-revoltosa-t4 ## Shops (20) - **Adolfo Domínguez** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/adolfo-dominguez-t4 - **Bubó Barcelona** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/bubo-barcelona-t4 - **Carolina Herrera** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/carolina-herrera-t4 - **Desigual** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/desigual-t4 - **Dufry Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/dufry-duty-free - **Dufry Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/dufry-duty-free-t1 - **Dufry Duty Free** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/dufry-duty-free-t2 - **Dufry Duty Free** — T3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/dufry-duty-free-t3 - **Dufry Duty Free** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/dufry-duty-free-t4 - **Farmacia** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/farmacia-t1 - **Farmacia** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/farmacia-t4 - **InMotion** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/inmotion-t4 - **La Casa de las Carcasas** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/la-casa-de-las-carcasas-t2 - **Lots of Spain** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/lots-of-spain-t4 - **Parfois** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/parfois-t1 - **Relay** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/relay-t1 - **Relay** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/relay-t2 - **Relay** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/relay-t4 - **Swarovski** — T4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/swarovski-t4 - **Tech & Fly** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/shops/tech-fly-t1 ## Parking (10) - **Express Parking T1** — Kiss and fly URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/express-parking-t1 - **Express Parking T2** — Kiss and fly URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/express-parking-t2 - **Express Parking T4** — Kiss and fly URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/express-parking-t4 - **Long Stay Car Park** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Low Cost Car Park** — Long-stay economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/low-cost-car-park - **P1 General Parking** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/p1-general-parking - **P2 General Parking** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/p2-general-parking - **P4 General Parking** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/p4-general-parking - **VIP Parking T1** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/vip-parking-t1 - **VIP Parking T4** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/parking/vip-parking-t4 ## Ground transport (15) - **ALSA Long-Distance Buses** — Intercity coach · Typical long‑distance coach times from T4: around 2.5-3 hr to Zaragoza, 2.5-3 hr to Salamanca, subject to route and traffic.[https://www.alsa.es/en/routes/madrid-airport] · Varies widely by route; Reddit examples show airport–Salamanca around €20-30 and airport–Zaragoza around €15-25 depending on date and advance purchase.[https://www.alsa.es/en/routes/madrid-airport][https://www.reddit.com/r/spain/comments/8cm2br/alsa_bus_from_madrid_airport/] · Only a handful of ALSA departures per day serve Aeropuerto T4 on each long‑distance route; many more leave from central Madrid stations.[https://www.alsa.es/en/routes/madrid-airport] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/alsa-long-distance-buses - **Bolt** — Rideshare · When available, driving time to central Madrid is similar to taxis (20-30 min), but wait times for pickup can be noticeably longer.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/r7f4i9/bolt_in_madrid/] · Dynamic pricing; limited user reports suggest fares broadly similar to Uber for comparable routes.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/r7f4i9/bolt_in_madrid/] · Service not as dense as Uber/Cabify; car availability at the airport is inconsistent according to Reddit reports.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/r7f4i9/bolt_in_madrid/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/bolt - **Cabify** — Rideshare · Journey time similar to taxis: roughly 20-30 min to central Madrid in normal traffic once picked up.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/d9zaf3/uber_from_madrid_airport/] · Dynamic but Reddit reports typical Cabify fares airport–central Madrid in the ~€25-35 range outside surge periods.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/d9zaf3/uber_from_madrid_airport/] · 24/7 app availability; actual car supply and wait times vary.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/d9zaf3/uber_from_madrid_airport/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/cabify - **Cercanías C1** — Suburban train · Airport T4 to Atocha about 27–30 min; to Chamartín about 11–15 min.[https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-madrid/aeropuerto-t4] · Standard Cercanías single approx €2.60–3.40; included for free with many AVE/long‑distance tickets using the Combinado Cercanías code.[https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-madrid/aeropuerto-t4] · Every 15-30 min depending on time of day, roughly 06:00–23:30.[https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-madrid/aeropuerto-t4] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/cercanias-c1 - **Cercanías C10** — Suburban train · Aeropuerto T4 to Chamartín about 11–15 min; to Príncipe Pío around 40–45 min including central stops.[https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-madrid/aeropuerto-t4][https://www.raileurope.com/en/blog/madrid-airport-to-city-center] · Same Cercanías fare as C1: approx €2.60–3.40 from Aeropuerto T4 to central Madrid.[https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-madrid/aeropuerto-t4] · Combined with C1, trains roughly every 15-20 min on the airport branch during most of the day.[https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-madrid/aeropuerto-t4] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/cercanias-c10 - **EMT 101 Canillejas** — City bus · Canillejas to T1/T2/T3 around 15-25 min depending on traffic.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=101] · Standard EMT single fare approx €1.50-2.00.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=101] · Buses roughly every 15-20 min during daytime; no overnight service listed.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=101] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/emt-101-canillejas - **EMT 200 Avenida de América** — City bus · Airport to Avenida de América typically 20-30 min depending on terminal and traffic.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=200] · Standard EMT fare around €1.50-2.00 using single ticket or multi‑trip card.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=200] · Roughly every 7-15 min during operating hours, no overnight service.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=200] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/emt-200-avenida-de-america - **Exprés Aeropuerto 203** — Airport express bus · Official end‑to‑end journey around 30-40 min between airport and Atocha/Cibeles, longer at peak traffic.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=203][https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/ctyqu6/madrid_airport_transport_to_city/] · EMT lists a single ticket for Exprés Aeropuerto at €5.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=203] · Every ~15-20 min in daytime, every 35 min overnight; operates 24/7.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=203] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/expres-aeropuerto-203 - **Interurban Bus 822 Coslada San Fernando** — Regional bus · Airport to Coslada/San Fernando about 25-40 min depending on traffic and specific stop.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=822] · Interurban zone fare around €1.50-3.00 depending on zones covered and ticket type.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/abonos-y-titulos-de-transporte.aspx] · Daytime service roughly every 15-30 min on weekdays, reduced on weekends.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=822] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/interurban-bus-822-coslada-san-fernando - **Interurban Bus 824 Alcalá de Henares** — Regional bus · Airport to Alcalá de Henares typically 40-50 min depending on traffic.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=824][https://www.reddit.com/r/spain/comments/9p9ruv/transport_from_madrid_airport_to_alcal%C3%A1_de_henares/] · Interurban fare band to Alcalá de Henares roughly €3-4 one way.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/abonos-y-titulos-de-transporte.aspx] · Around every 30 min at peak, less frequent off‑peak and weekends.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=824] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/interurban-bus-824-alcala-de-henares - **Interurban Bus 827 Tres Cantos** — Regional bus · Airport corridor to Tres Cantos area approximately 45-60 min depending on traffic and stops.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=827] · Interurban fare in the corresponding zones about €2-4 one way.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/abonos-y-titulos-de-transporte.aspx] · Similar to other interurban lines: roughly every 20-30 min on weekdays, sparser at weekends.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=827] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/interurban-bus-827-tres-cantos - **Interurban Bus 828 Universidad Autónoma** — Regional bus · Canillejas/airport side to Universidad Autónoma about 30-45 min.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=828] · Typical interurban fare for that zone combination about €2-4 one way.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/abonos-y-titulos-de-transporte.aspx] · Roughly every 20-30 min on teaching days, reduced service during holidays and weekends.[https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/lineas-y-horarios.aspx?lin=828] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/interurban-bus-828-universidad-autonoma - **Metro Line 8** — Metro · Airport (T4) to Nuevos Ministerios around 15-20 min; total to Puerta del Sol typically 35-45 min with transfers.[https://www.metromadrid.es/en/linea/line-8][https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187514-i126-k11685944-Madrid_Airport_to_Atocha_Station-Madrid.html] · Approx €4.50-6 including airport supplement, depending on ticket type and zone.[https://www.metromadrid.es/en/travel-tickets/fares] · Every 5-7 min daytime; first trains around 6:00 and last around 1:30, no 24/7 service.[https://www.metromadrid.es/en/practical-information/timetables] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/metro-line-8 - **Taxi Madrid** — Taxi · Typical ride to central areas (Sol/Gran Vía) 20-30 min in light traffic, up to 40+ min at rush hour.[https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/cq4f23/how_to_get_from_madrid_airport_to_city_center/] · Fixed fare €30 between any airport terminal and addresses inside the M-30 ring road; meter used for other destinations at standard per‑km rates.[https://www.madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/en/Inicio/Transport-and-maps/Taxi] · 24/7 availability with dedicated taxi ranks at all terminals; wait times vary with demand.[https://www.madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/en/Inicio/Transport-and-maps/Taxi] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/taxi-madrid - **Uber** — Rideshare · In normal traffic, 20-30 min to central Madrid once picked up, similar to taxis.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/d9zaf3/uber_from_madrid_airport/] · Variable dynamic pricing; Reddit examples show rides to central Madrid often in the €25-40 range depending on demand.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/d9zaf3/uber_from_madrid_airport/] · Service available 24/7 in Madrid, though car availability and wait times vary by time and events.[https://www.reddit.com/r/madrid/comments/ik2r1e/uber_cabify_during_ifema_fairs/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mad/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Opt for T4/T4S over T1–T3 for superior dining and lounge access. Regular travelers say T4 feels like a different airport. - _Time_: Use the free green inter-terminal shuttle; it’s faster than walking and runs 24/7. - _Avoid_: Wandering into duty-free if landing in T4S on a non-Schengen flight; head straight to Passport Control to avoid delays. - _Quiet_: Seek solitude at the ends of T4’s piers where empty benches and large windows await. - _Local_: Grab a quick, authentic bite at Rodilla in T4 for the classic ensaladilla. - _Money_: T4 bars offer wine at prices not much above Madrid city levels—avoid overpriced bottles elsewhere. - _Avoid_: Avoid the metro if you have luggage; the Express Bus or Cercanías from T4 is more practical. - _Time_: Allocate 20–30 minutes for T4/T4S connections due to long walks and passport checks. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/MAD.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/mad/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/mad/departures — HTML page with live departures