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Madrid Barajas Airport Guide (MAD)

Airport info
Code: MAD
Address:
Avenida de la Hispanidad, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Location:

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) northeast of Madrid.

Number of terminals: 4 Dialling code: +34
Telephone:
91 321 1000.
Timezone: GMT +1:00
Madrid Barajas Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Madrid Barajas Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A dedicated rail connection linking the airport directly with Spain's high speed rail network is under construction. The date of opening is as yet uncertain, but the project is well-advanced.

Information: 

The airport has more than 22 information counters, located throughout the terminals, with a team of more than 100 'Skycaps' on hand to assist passengers and provide information. There is also a tourist information counter in Terminal 1.

Website: 
www.aena.es
Transfer between terminals: 

A free shuttle bus transfers passengers between the terminals and the long-stay car park. The T4 building is linked to its satellite building (T4S) through an automated passenger transport system (APM). There is also a free shuttle bus which connects T4 with the other terminals (journey time: 10 minutes).

Driving directions: 

From the M40 (ring road), go on the A2 (road to Barcelona) and take exit 12 to the M-14.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Underground: The Madrid Metro Line (tel: 902 444 403; www.metromadrid.es) connects the airport with Madrid's city centre station Nuevos Ministerios in the heart of Madrid's financial district (journey time: 12 minutes; fare around €2). The Barajas line (no. 8) provides a fast route from the underground stations at terminals 2 and 4 into central Madrid. The Metro also provides links to stations on the Spanish railway network. There is a RENFE (Spanish Railways) office in the Arrivals area of T1 which provides information about, and sells tickets for, the national rail network.

Public transport road: 

Bus: EMT (Madrid Municipal Transport Company) (tel: 902 507 850; www.emtmadrid.es) runs regular public bus services between the airport and Madrid (Avenida de América station): bus 200 stops outside the baggage reclaim area of terminals 1 and 2, while bus 204 stops outside Arrivals at Terminal 4 (journey time: 30 minutes). Several intercity bus services also call at the airport.

Shuttle: Terravision (www.terravision.eu) offers shuttle bus services from Madrid Barajas Airport to the city centre (journey time 20-30 minutes: one-way fare €8).

Taxi: Taxis are available from outside all terminals (journey time: 20-30 minutes; fare to city centre from about €20); passengers should make sure that the meter is turned on at the beginning of the journey. Passengers are advised not to accept any offers of taxis made inside the terminal building.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

The airport has two banks in each of Terminals 2 and 4. There are also bureaux de change and ATMs available. Wireless Internet access is available in VIP lounges and restaurant areas in all terminals.

Food: 

There are more than 30 restaurants, cafés and bars distributed throughout the terminals.

Shopping: 

There are more than 100 shops at the airport, including duty-free for passengers leaving the European Union.

Luggage: 

There are offices where lost luggage can be reported in terminals 1 and 4.

Other: 

There are nurseries in terminals 2 and 4, a children’s playground in terminal 2, pharmacies in terminals 1, 2 and 4 and first aid stations in terminals 2 and 4. Travel agencies and tour operators are also represented. The airport also has a chapel.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Seven fully equipped meeting rooms are available at the airport. A business centre (tel: 91 333 7024; www.businesscenterbarajas.com) is located in Terminal 4. Rooms are available to hire (tel: 91 393 6797). There are also VIP lounges in all terminals. High Tech Madrid Aeropuerto Hotel (tel: 91 564 5906; www.hightechmadridaeropuerto.com), the closest to the airport, offers a business centre and a number of meeting rooms with capacity for up to 100 delegates.

Disabled facilities: 

The airport is fully accessible to wheelchair users and all airlines can provide wheelchairs upon request; passengers should request this service when booking their ticket. There are reserved car parking spaces for disabled travellers.

Car parking: 

Long- and short-term car parking is provided at the airport with seven public parking areas. P1 is an outdoor car park located in front of the terminal building; P2 is an indoor car park with direct access to terminals T2 and T3. A Parking 'express' facility, available for short periods only, is located at Terminal 2, and dedicated long-term parking is also available with 1,655 spaces; a free shuttle operates between the long-stay car park and all terminals. There are also VIP car parks.

Car rental: 

Companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Atesa, with desks located in terminals 1, 2 and 4. AeroCity-Ares Mobile provides chauffeur-driven cars.

Airport hotels

There is a good selection of hotels within the immediate vicinity

Best Western Hotel Villa De Barajas

Best Western Hotel Villa De Barajas is located close to Madrid Barajas Airport and offers a courtesy shuttle-bus service to/from the airport terminals. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and parking facilities.

Telephone: 91 329 2818.
Website:
http://book.bestwestern.com
Hotel Tryp Diana

Hotel Tryp Diana is located next to Madrid Bajaras Airport and offers a range of on-site facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool (summer only), on-site restaurant, small shopping area, and meeting space for up to 250 people.

Telephone: 0808 234 1953.
Website:
www.solmelia.com
Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones

The 4-star Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones is located a short metro or free shuttle-bus ride from Madrid Barajas Airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool, private parking and nine meeting rooms.

Telephone: 91 721 1818.
Website:
www.novotel.com
Tryp Alameda Aeropuerto

Tryp Alameda Aeropuerto is located close to Madrid Barajas Airport and offers a 24-hour shuttle-bus service to/from the terminals. Hotel facilities include an on-site cafeteria, meeting/banqueting spaces for up to 200 delegates and an outside terraced area.

Telephone: 0808 234 1953.
Website:
www.solmelia.com

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