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Madrid Barajas Airport lies just 12km (8 miles) from the Spanish capital. The airport’s website states that Madrid is the only European capital city with an international airport so close to its urban centre. More than 50 million travellers passed through the airport in 2008. A major infrastructure project is currently underway.

Terminal Transfer

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Getting into Town

Rail: Underground: The Madrid Metro Line connects the airport with Madrid’s city centre station Nuevos Ministerios in the heart of Madrid’s financial district (journey time: 12 minutes). The Barajas metro (line no. 8) provides a fast route into central Madrid, via Mar de Cristal; the metro also provides links to stations on the Spanish railway network. Single tickets cost €1.

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport (journey time: 20-30 minutes); 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. Taxi ranks are situated in front of the Arrivals areas of all terminals. Bus: A new public bus service also runs between the airport and Madrid (Avenida de America station): bus no. 200 (red bus) stops outside the baggage reclaim area of Terminals 1 and 2. Single tickets cost €1.

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 2,866 spaces; a free shuttle operates between the long-stay car park and all terminals. There is also a VIP car park.

Information Desks

The airport has more than 22 information counters, located throughout the four terminals, with a team of more than 100 "Skycaps" on hand to assist passengers and provide information. There are also two tourist information counters in Terminals 1 and 2.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Facilities include two banks, several bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. There is a 24-hour bank in Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: There are more than 30 restaurants, cafés and bars.
Shopping: There are over 100 shops at the airport, including duty-free.
Luggage: There are two left-luggage offices at the airport, in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Other facilities: There are pharmacies, nurseries and a medical service centre in Terminal 1. Travel agencies and tour operators are also represented.

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