How to get from Madrid airport to city center. How to get from Madrid airport to city center

international Airport Madrid-Barajas named after Adolfo Suarez - this is the official name of the main airport in Madrid and Spain as a whole. Today it is the 6th busiest airport in Europe. It is located 13 km from the city center.

The airport consists of 4 terminals. Flights from Russia usually arrive at terminal 4s - the newest and most modern. Terminal 4 and 4s are connected by a free underground train, which in any case must be taken by every passenger arriving at 4s, since the connection with the city is carried out from terminal 4.

How to get from Madrid airport to city center

And so, let's consider all the ways of transfer from the airport to the center of Madrid.

Barajas Airport is connected to Madrid by metro line 8. It stretches to the ring line, Nuevos Ministerios station. At the Mar de Cristal station, you can transfer to line 4, which runs through the center.

Fare 4.5-5 euros(depends on the number of stations) + you need to buy a special transport card per 2.5 euros, which in the future you will replenish with trips.

The yellow Express bus runs around the clock. It departs from terminals T1, T2 and T4. End station - main Train Station Atocha, along the way it has stops O "Donnell and Cibeles (Cibeles Square). Cost - 5 euro, the ticket is bought only from the driver. Banknotes no larger than 20 euros are accepted. At night (from 23:30 to 06:00) the bus is renamed to N27 and goes only to the Cibeles stop (Atocha does not work at night).

Travel time is 30-40 minutes.

Regular city buses also connect the airport with the city.

No. 101 - the final stop of Canilejas. Departs from T1, T2 and T3. From Monday to Saturday it runs from 06:00 to 23:25. Sunday and holidays– from 07:30 to 23:25

No. 200 (terminal Avenida de America). From 05:00 am to 23:30 pm.

They are subject to the usual unified transport tickets, costing 1.5 euro.

Train (train)

Another pretty convenient way are suburban trains on line C1. They go from terminal T4. Pass through the following stations: Fuente de
La Mora, Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Recoletos, Atocha (train station), Mendez Alvaro (bus station), Delicias, Piramides, Principe Pio.

Travel time - 25 minutes to Atocha and 40 minutes - to the final Principe Pio.

It runs from 6 am to 10:30 pm with an interval of 30 minutes.

Taxi is the most comfortable option for those who travel with a lot of luggage or small children. In these cases, you see, you don’t really want to drag yourself up stairs, platforms, wagons or buses. It's easier to immediately get into the car, which will take you directly to the door of your hotel.

Getting from Barajas Airport to the center of Madrid is not difficult, except for the risk of confusing flights departing to the city with internal transport links between the terminals.

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Barajas is the main, main gate of the country and not only. Intermediate air routes to different parts of the world pass through it, many liners departing for the ocean or, conversely, to the side land on it for refueling. Far East.

About the airport

Removed from central regions Barajas Airport is only 12 km away, that is, it is located almost within the city limits. His address, marked on every map of the city, is Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, E- 28042 Madrid.

Of course, there are information services at the airport, including an online portal where you can find all the information you need - www.aena.es/Adolfo-Suarez-Madrid-Barajas.

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The first building of the terminal was built at the beginning of the last century, in 1928. And its largest terminal, covering an area of 760 thousand m², opened its doors in 2008. This terminal, the fourth for the Madrid airport, has become not only the largest in Spain, but also one of the largest in the world. In Barajas, something is constantly being completed and updated, and the already huge air complex is still growing.

How many terminals are there?

The airport scheme resembles a map of a small settlement. The total number of permanently operating terminals here is 6. 5 of them serve the needs of passenger flights and 1 is intended for individuals.

For passengers every day work:

"T1".
"T2".
"T3".
"T4".
"T4S".

The first terminal provides full service for arriving and departing international flights. As a rule, it is used by tourists arriving in Madrid. The employees of the second terminal are engaged in servicing transport flights from the Schengen countries or, conversely, to these countries. Accordingly, if you wish to get as soon as possible from Madrid to Paris, or another Big City Europe, you need to fly out of this terminal.

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The third, in fact, performs additional functions. This building only receives flights and transit services, including refueling or other technical needs of aircraft. Accordingly, it is not possible to fly out of this part of the airport in any direction, but it is quite possible to arrive in Madrid.

The fourth is the actual home base for big airline Iberia and other air carriers belonging to the Oneworld group. Accordingly, using the services of other carriers, it is impossible to be in it. "T4S" is a kind of "extension" to the fourth terminal complex. It was built 2.5 kilometers from the main T4 complex and serves as its unloader with large passenger flows.

The sixth private terminal is called "Executive Terminal". It is impossible for a random passenger who is not a guest or a client of the owner of the aircraft to be in this building.

How is internal communication organized?

Between all terminals and other services of the airport of Madrid there is its own transport connection.

Passengers are transported inside the airport complex by:

bus;
underground train.

Although all measures have been taken to ensure that internal transport differs from that which follows to the city, tourists who find themselves here for the first time often confuse them.

The bus connects all terminals and the car park, while the train runs only from T4 to T4S. The internal buses are painted a poisonous lime green, reminiscent of FlixBus cars. On their electronic scoreboard, the following listing is highlighted:

"T1".
"T2".
"T3".
"T4".

And in the order that the passenger expects. This means that a tourist boarding the bus at the T2 terminal will see a listing starting with the designation T3. Finding stops for internal, as well as urban transport is not difficult.

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Literally everywhere placed intuitive navigation signs-arrows, suggesting the direction in which to move. A plan of the complex can also help, which can be taken at the appropriate counters or viewed online.

What to do here?

For those who are waiting for a transfer, departure, or who ended up in the Barajas building too early, all conditions have been created for a good time. The complex has not only cafeterias, duty free and comfortable waiting rooms.

On the territory of the terminal complex is open:

Over a hundred shops and boutiques.
Over 30 restaurants.
Playgrounds for children of all ages.
There are bank branches in the T2 and T4 premises, Caja Madrid and BBVA offices are open here, cooperating with almost all major banks in the world, including the domestic Sberbank.
Self-service banking terminals where you can withdraw cash, pay for something and exchange offices are present in each of the terminal buildings.
Telegraph and post office are open in the premises "T1" and "T4".
There is a very large medical center in T12, and emergency rooms are located in other terminals.

Barajas Airport has only one significant drawback, which is most clearly felt by passengers transiting through this Madrid airport terminal. It consists in the fact that only the first and second terminals carry out luggage storage services.

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That is, a passenger who left the plane in the T4 building and departing, for example, a day later from it, will have to proceed with all his suitcases either to T1 or T2, of course, if he wants to leave his luggage for storage in the airport.

How to get into the city?

As a rule, travelers are met by representatives of the host travel agency or hotel staff. Therefore, the question of how to get to the center of the capital of Spain does not arise.

However, for those who travel without using the services of tour operators and saving on hotel transfers, it will not be difficult to get to the city in any of the following ways:

On buses.
By taxi.
In the underground.
On commuter trains.

Each of the options has its own advantages, so you need to choose between them based on your own preferences.

Buses

Express trains to Madrid run around the clock, departure interval:

15 minutes - in the daytime;
30 minutes - at night.

Autoexpress stops are located at all terminals except T4S and Executive Terminal. In Madrid, bright yellow buses marked "Express" stop:

On O'Donell Street.
At Sibelis Square.
On the square near the Atocha station.

The autoexpress fare is 5 euros, and the journey to the center of Madrid takes less than an hour - from 40 to 50 minutes.

In addition to express trains, in the daytime you can also leave on simple regular buses. The stop is located at the main exit of the T4 terminal. The cost of a trip on city routes will be 1.5-2 euros. There are many flights and you can take them to anywhere in Madrid. The description of routes with numbering is located on a large information board, right on the stopping platform. Routes "101" and "200" follow to the historical center.

Taxi ranks are located at the following locations:

"T1" - at the second exit;
"T2" - at the exit from the fifth waiting room;
"T4" - at the main exit.

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The cost of the trip varies from 20 to 50 euros, depending on the final destination and the amount of luggage. You can ask for help from the staff of special information desks, who will explain in detail where you need to go in order to get into a taxi. Of course, you can order a car in advance using the service.

Madrid and Barajas are connected by eight subway lines. Metro stations are located in each of the terminals, except for T4S and Executive Terminal.

This is the fastest way to get to the center of the capital, the journey takes from 10 to 15 minutes. However, the subway ride is not the most a budget option. And the Russian public has difficulty in purchasing tickets, more precisely, in understanding how many coupons to buy.

Payment for metro services at the airport includes two types of fees:

The fare is 4.5 euros.
Airport tax - 3 euros.

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You need to purchase two different tickets. Buying both is a must.

commuter trains

The easiest and most comfortable way to be in Madrid is to take a regional train. Trains depart from the platform of the fourth terminal and carry passengers to the Atocha station. On the way, trains stop:

at the Chamartin station;
at Nuevos Ministerios station;
on the platform at bus station Mendez Alvaro;
at Princepe Pio station.

The journey to the final stop from the airport takes 30 minutes, the ticket price is 2.65 euros.

Video: how to get from Madrid Barajas Airport to the city and other places?

What else do you need to know?

If you wish to rent a car, this can be done through the website or at the airport. Prices in Barajas are lower than the average rental price in the city by about a third. The main conditions for renting a car:

Driving experience of at least one year.
International driving license.

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In buildings 1, 2 and 4 of terminals, you can issue " Tax Free”, necessary if you want to indulge in shopping in Spain. There are several types of car parks on the territory of the airport complex:

covered;
open;
express parking.

They can be easily found on the plans of the complex. Parking is usually needed by those who are met by acquaintances, those who have paid in advance for renting a car, or those who live in Spain, but use the services of Barajas Airport for the first time.

If you have any questions, you can always contact the employees of the information stands of the airport terminal or the employees of the Skycaps service desks for help.

From Madrid airport to the city center can be reached by metro. Line 8 connects Terminal T4 (Aeropuerto T4) and Nuevos Ministerios. Travel time is approximately 12-15 minutes.

Please note that between Aeropuerto T1 T2 T3 and Aeropuerto T4 metro stations there is a metro station called "Barajas". This metro station is located in the city, not at the airport.

Those who are accustomed to comfort should pay attention to the services.
For example, a transfer from the airport to the city will cost you about €40 for 4 passengers. The cost of a trip by metro will cost about € 20.

Madrid metro map

Stops at the airport:

Terminal T4, floor P1
Terminal T2, floor P1.

Metro fare in Madrid

One-time ticket for metro zone A plus additional airport: € 4,50 - € 5

This ticket allows you to travel between airport stations T1-T2-T3 or T4 and any metro or ML1 station in zone A (minimum fare of € 4,50 up to €5 stops; € 0,10 for each additional stop, up to a maximum of €5 for trips over 9 stops).

Combined one-way ticket + optional airport: € 6

This ticket allows you to travel between T1-T2-T3 or T4 airport and any station in zone A, Metro Sur, Metro Norte, Metro Este or TFM station.

Additional airport ticket: € 3

Passengers holding a ticket valid for metro zone A (metro zone single ( Metro zone A single), Metrobas travel card for 10 trips ( Metrobus 10-trip pass) and combined single tickets) must pay for this additional ticket to get to/from Terminals T1-T2-T3 or T4.

You can buy tickets at the box office and vending machines in the lobby of any metro station.

Tourist pass holders ( travel passes or tourist passes) you do not need to pay extra for travel to / from the airport.

Opening hours and contacts

Metro opening hours
from 06:05 to 01:30

Help for clients:
+34 917 796 399

Reference:
+34 902 444 403

All rates are valid until the next change.

There are several ways to get from Barajas airport to Madrid: by metro, bus or train. Consider prices, travel times and routes. Let's find out which option is more convenient.

You can take the Airport Express bus at terminals T4, T2 and T1 in the arrivals area (Llegadas) - 0 floor. The bus does not stop at terminal T3 as it is easily accessible on foot from terminal T2.

During the day, the Airport Express bus runs on line 203 with an interval of 15–20 minutes, at night it is renamed N27, and the interval between flights increases to 35 minutes.

The Exprés Aeropuerto bus runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, the Atocha stop operates only during the day from 06:00 to 23:30 hours. The rest of the time from 23:30 to 06:00 - the final bus stop will be (Prado - Plaza de Cibeles), where all night buses in Madrid intersect.

City buses are the cheapest

Bus 101

Route 101 runs from Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 23:25. On Sundays and holidays - from 07:30 to 23:25. The waiting time is 15-30 minutes.

Bus 200

The route passes through all 4 terminals and goes to the Avenida de América stop.

The fare is €1.50. The ticket is purchased from the driver upon boarding. You should take care of the little things in advance, since bills larger than €5 are not accepted. Baggage is included in the ticket price.

Buses of route 200 run at intervals of 12–20 minutes, starting from 05:00 in the morning until 23:30.

Renfe train, line C1 - the fastest

From the T4 terminal to the center of Madrid, the C1 train runs, which reaches the main railway (Estación de Atocha) in 25 minutes, and to its final station, Príncipe Pío, in 38 minutes. Trains run at intervals of half an hour from 05:58 to 22:27.

A train ticket costs €2.60. Sold at the stations at the box office or vending machines. Keep the ticket until the end of the trip: it must be passed through the terminal both at the entrance and at the exit.

The C1 train stop is only in the T4 terminal on the ground floor - a commuter station. There is a free shuttle bus from T1, T2 and T3 to T4.

Metro

Watch a video on how to buy metro tickets at the airport:

From Barajas airport to city center Madrid is coming 8 metro line. Trains run from 06:05 am to 01:30 am.

There are two stops at the airport:

Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 located in terminal T2 on the first floor, from where terminals T1 and T3 can be reached on foot;
Aeropuerto T4 - in terminal T4 on the 1st floor.

The final station in the center of the capital is Nuevos Ministerios, it takes about 15 minutes to get there.

The ticket is sold at the box office and vending machines located in the lobby of any metro station. The trip costs on average €4.5–5.

More about public transport Madrid, fares, various types of tickets and subscriptions, read.

By taxi

For those who appreciate comfort, I advise you to order a transfer to. At the airport, you will be met with a sign, escorted to the car and taken to the hotel without too much fuss. This option is especially convenient for families with children.

Car rental at Madrid airport

You can leave Madrid-Barajas Airport with a rental car. Rental offices operate at the airport itself. You can compare prices from different distributors.

If you have any doubts, you may find my tips for car rental in Spain useful.

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It attracts travelers with a variety of attractions that are located here. A huge number of museums and bars, well-preserved medieval houses, large outlets, the best nightclubs in Europe - all these are the undoubted advantages of this capital.

How many airports are there in Madrid? It is only one and is called Barajas. This is a large air hub in , which annually receives great amount passengers. According to this indicator, it ranks 4th in Europe and 11th in the world. If you do not know how to get from Madrid city center to Barajas airport, then this will be discussed below.

He is in 12 km northeast of the city. Included in the airport complex 5 terminals for passengers and 1 for private aviation.

The first serves flights to other countries. Second- Serves flights to the countries of the Schengen Union. Third only accepts planes, but does not send them. The fourth is the largest of all and is the base of Iberia. 4S- a satellite of terminal No. 4 and is located only 2.5 km from it. Accepts international flights. They are interconnected by an underground passage.

Barajas airport.

Between all others runs a green bus, where you can get to the terminal you need for free.

There are many shops, cafes, restaurants and eateries throughout the complex. There are pharmacies, and ATMs, and. Madrid Barajas Airport has all the facilities to serve people with handicapped or pensioners.

How to get from Madrid airport to the center of Madrid?

For this you can use metro, bus, taxi or train. There are car rental agencies in the area, so you can leave by car as well.

Metro

Terminal 4 is the end of line 8 of the Madrid Metro. The first, second and third terminals are the penultimate stop on the same line. From there you can get to the city itself quickly, but not very convenient.

Fare - 7.5 euros (4.5 euros for a metro ticket + 3 euros - airport tax). You will need to purchase two separate tickets, which must be kept throughout the trip. You can buy them at the box office, at the stations.

Metro is running from 06:00 to 01:30. You will reach the center in 12-15 minutes.

Metro Madrid.

By train

From railway station madrid walks suburban train to the airport. A ticket for it costs only 2.60 euros. You can buy it at the box office, at the station or the station. On the way you will only 25 minutes.

From the airport, it departs from the lower floor of the fourth terminal. They belong to the city line C1. He runs from 06:00 to 23:30.

The train also stops at intermediate stations where you can get off.

By bus

Near all terminals, except 4S, express buses stop. Their advantage over trains and metro is that they run around the clock. During the day - with an interval of 15 minutes, and at night - 30 minutes.

You can easily find them at the airport - they are painted bright yellow. Express trains go to Atocha Station, stopping at Sibelis Square and Odonal Street.

They will take you to the city center. in 40 minutes. The ticket price is 5 euros. It is purchased directly from the bus driver.

Among them there are many other regular buses that go to other cities in Spain.

By taxi

Taxi stops in Barajas are located near the first terminal (opposite gate number 2), the second terminal (at the waiting room number 5) and the fourth terminal.

Make sure the taxi driver turns on the meter when you get into the taxi. The price of the trip is 30-35 euros. For one kilometer they take 1-1.5 euros.

By rented car

Right at the airport, you can rent a car to get to the city in comfort. To do this, you need to move first along the M14 highway, and then to the E5. Continue on the A-3. There will be big traffic jams in the very center, so you may have problems parking your car.