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 52 million travellers passed through the airport in 2007. A major infrastructure project is currently underway.
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A free shuttle bus transfers passengers between the terminals and the long-stay car park. The new terminal building (T4) is linked to the satellite building (T4S) through an automated passenger transport system (APM). There is also a free shuttle bus which connects T4 with the rest of terminals (journey time: 10 minutes).
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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.
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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.
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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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Hotels close to the airport include the Hotel Tryp Barajas (tel: +34 (0)91 747 7700), Tryp Alameda (tel: +34 (0)91 747 4800) and Tryp Diana (tel: +34 (0)91 747 1355).
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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.
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There are five fully equipped meeting rooms available at the airport. A conference and business centre is located in Terminal 2. Rooms are available to hire (tel: +34 91 393 6797). There are also VIP lounges in all terminals.
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