ECV Cuatro Vientos Airport
Cuatro Vientos Airport (ECV) serves Madrid, about 9 km southwest of Madrid. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Cuatro Vientos Airport to Madrid
The airport is about 9 km southwest of Madrid, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Taxi & apps: Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal. Estimated fare to the centre: €11–€18.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~15 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~18 min | €11–€18 | |
| Private transfer | ~18 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~18 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From ECV to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 60 km | 63 min | €64–€101 |
Which way suits you from Cuatro Vientos Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€11–€18 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Madrid ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Cuatro Vientos Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Cuatro Vientos Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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- Barcelona International AirportBCN
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026