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MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, about 13 km northeast 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.

IATAMAD
ICAOLEMD
ServesMadrid
From centre13 km
Non-stop158
Airlines69
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation609 m

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The airport in numbers

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — facts & history

We pulled Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 66M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1931
95 years ago
Passengers / year
66M
as of 2024
Elevation
609 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ENAIRE
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Madrid

Madrid (MAD, Barajas) is about 12 km northeast of the centre. Metro line 8 links the terminals to Nuevos Ministerios (around €4.5–5 including the airport supplement). The Cercanías C-1 train runs from Terminal 4 to Atocha. A taxi is a flat €33 to the centre.

MAD's Terminal 4 is far from the others — there's a shuttle, but allow time if connecting.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min€16–€26
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MAD 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.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Toledo79 km83 min€83–€132
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€16–€26 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.

Route network

Where you can fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Non-stop flights to about 158 destinations, operated by 69 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Iberia Airlines · Air Europa · Ryanair · easyJet · Finnair · Alitalia · British Airways · American Airlines · Air Berlin · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid?
Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. The airport is about 13 km northeast of Madrid, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Madrid?
Roughly €16–€26 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
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.
What's the cheapest way from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Madrid?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I get from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
About 158 destinations, including New York, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Porto. 69 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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