Transfer to/from - Madrid Barajas airport (MAD)

Transportation

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is very well connected with the whole city, its surroundings and also with other cities in Spain. The metro, city buses, shuttles, trains, intercity and long-distance services, taxis and even private services such as Uber or Cabify are part of the transport service.

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Which metro line goes to Madrid airport?

Metro line 8 connects Nuevos Ministerios Station with all airport terminals in 13-18 minutes. The Nuevos Ministerios Station is a major rail transport interchange on the Madrid metro that allows connections to other parts of the city via line 10 (to the central stations of Tribunal and Plaza España) and line 6 (to Moncloa and Ciudad Universitaria).

Stops at the airport

T4 on Floor -1 and T1, T2, T3 on Floor 1

Tel +34 900 444 404.

Rates

Single ticket Metro zone A and ML1: between €1.50 and €2.00 (depending on number of stops) + ‚€3.00 (airport supplement*).
Allows entry and exit on journeys between any Metro zone A and ML1 station and the airport stations.

Combined single ticket + airport supplement*: €6.00.
Allows entry and exit on journeys between any Metro Zona A, Metro Sur, Metro Norte, Metro Este and TFM station and the airport stations.

Airport ticket supplement*: €3.00.
This supplement is required for entry and exit at airport stations for passengers holding a valid ticket for Metro Zone A (Single Metro Zone A, 10 Metrobus journeys and Combined Single).

These tickets must be loaded onto one of the two types of contactless cards available: Tarjeta de Transporte Público and Multi. They can be purchased at ticket offices and automatic machines located in the lobbies of any Metro station.

*Transport Season Ticket and Tourist Season Ticket users do not need to pay this supplement.

What are the taxi and app services?

TAXI

Official taxis are white with red stripes and Madrid City Council shields on the doors.

To take a taxi you must go to the corresponding taxi rank. Check that the taxi driver has started the taximeter at the beginning of the journey (flag down). Ask for an invoice for any complaint.

CAUTION: Avoid people offering taxi services inside the terminals.

Journey time and rates

The estimated journey time from the airport to the centre of Madrid (Puerta del Sol) is 30 minutes in good traffic conditions. The fare is fixed and corresponds to Zone 4 (€30.00).

Fare 3 (minimum airport run)
Applicable 24 hours a day, every day of the year for services departing from the airport's passenger terminals with a distance of less than 9.5 km. Start of service: €20.00.

Location of the stops

Stops are located outside the Arrivals and Departures areas of T1, T2, T4 and outside the Arrivals Hall of T3.

UBER AND CABIFY

Pick-up areas

Terminal 1: Parking P1
Terminal 2: Arrivals Express Parking
Terminal 4: Module D, level 4, parking P4.

Journey times and fares

Estimated journey time from the airport to the centre of Madrid (Puerta del Sol) is 30 minutes in smooth traffic conditions.

UberX: €24.00-33.00
Black: €42.00-55.00
Van: €39.00-52.00

Cabify: from €25.00

The estimated time between the terminals and the meeting points with your drivers is about 5 minutes.

What are the city bus lines that go to the airport?

• Express Line 203 - Atocha Renfe
• Line 101 - Canillejas Intermodal
• Line 200 - Avenida de America

Express Line 203: Atocha Renfe-Airport

The Express Line (Tel +34 914 068 810) connects the airport with the Atocha-RENFE transport interchange, in the city centre, and close to the main museums: Prado Museum, Reina Sofí­a Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Journey time: 40 minutes in normal traffic conditions.

Stops at the airport

Arrivals and Departures from T1 and T2, Arrivals from T4.

Rates

The single ticket costs €5.00 and is payable in cash on board. The maximum change allowed is a €20.00 note.

Timetable

Operates 24 hours a day every 15-20 min. during the day and every 35 min. at night. The Atocha-Renfe stop is not operational between 11:30 pm and 6:00 am, so at that time the bus stop is located at Plaza de la Cibeles.

Line 101: Intermodal Area of   Canillejas-Airport-Barajas

Line 101 (Tel +34 914 068 810) connects T1, T2 and T3 with the Canillejas intermodal area, where you can connect with several city and intercity bus lines and the Madrid metro network.

Stops at the airport

Arrivals and Departures from T1 and T2, Arrivals from T3.

Rates

The single ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for a single journey. It is purchased exclusively on board the bus.
There are also tickets valid for 10 journeys that can be purchased at ticket offices and automatic machines located in the lobbies of any metro station and at tobacconists and other authorised sales points in Madrid.

Timetable

Buses depart every 13-16 min. from 6:05 am to 11:45 pm.

Line 200: Avenida de América-Airport

Line 200 (Tel +34 914 068 810) connects T1, T2, T3 and T4 with the Avenida de América transport interchange, where you can connect with several city and intercity bus lines and the Madrid metro network.

Stops at the airport

Arrivals and Departures from T1 and T2, Arrivals from T3 and T4.

Fares

The single ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for a single journey. It is purchased exclusively on board the bus.
There are also tickets valid for 10 journeys that can be purchased at ticket offices and automatic machines located in the lobbies of any Metro station and at tobacconists and other authorised sales points in Madrid.

Timetable

It operates from 5:50 am to 11:30 pm, with a frequency of 12-15 min.

Which are the Cercaní­as train lines that arrive and depart from the airport?

Line C1: Prí­ncipe Pí­o - Atocha - Recoletos - Chamartí­n - Airport T4

Renfe Cercaní­as line C1 connects T4 with the centre of the capital.

The airport station has wider access controls to facilitate the passage of luggage and ticket vending machines for all Renfe products.

Stops at the airport

Terminal 4. Floor -1.
Information telephone: +34 912 320 320.

Fares

Single ticket: €2.60. Valid for one journey within two hours of issue. Free for passengers who have an AVE ticket and connect with a connecting flight.
Bonotren: a pass for 10 single journeys, valid for one month. It can be used by more than one passenger at the same time, as long as they all have the same origin / destination. In order to purchase this pass you must have the Multi card.

These tickets must be loaded onto the Multi contactless card. It can be purchased at ticket offices and automatic machines located in the lobbies of any Cercaní­as station.

More fare details

C10 Line: Villalba - Prí­ncipe Pí­o - Atocha - Recoletos - Chamartí­n - Airport T4

Renfe Cercaní­as line C10 connects T4 with the centre of the capital and Villalba.

The airport station has wider access controls to facilitate the passage of luggage and ticket vending machines for all Renfe products.

Stops at the airport

Terminal 4. Floor -1.
Information telephone: +34 902 320 320.

Fares

Single ticket: €2.60. Valid for one journey within two hours of issue. Free for passengers who have an AVE ticket and connect with a connecting flight.
Bonotren: a pass for 10 single journeys, valid for one month. It can be used by more than one passenger at the same time, as long as they all have the same origin / destination.

These tickets must be loaded onto the Multi contactless card. It can be purchased at ticket offices and automatic machines located in the lobbies of any Cercaní­as station.

Which intercity buses arrive and depart from the airport?

Line 822: Airport T1-San Fernando de Henares

Connects T1 with Coslada and San Fernando de Henares.

Stops at the airport
Terminal 1. Floor 1. Departures.

Single ticket: €1.50. Valid for one journey on the corresponding company and in the area of validity; purchased on board the bus.

Timetable

Destination San Fernando de Henares: 6:30 am to 11:15 pm.
Destination Airport: from 5:50 am to 10:35 pm.

Line 824: Airport (T1-T2)-Torrejón de Ardoz-Alcalá de Henares

Connects T1 and T2 with the area of Torrejón de Ardoz and Alcalá de Henares.

Stops at the airport

Departures T1.

Single ticket: €1.50. Valid for one journey on the corresponding company and in the area of validity; purchased on board the bus.

Timetable

Destination Alcalá de Henares: Mondays through Fridays from 6:40 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm.
Destination Airport: Mondays through Fridays from 5:45 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm.

Line 827 Airport T4-Alcobendas-Univ. Autónoma-Tres Cantos

Connects Terminal 4 with the towns of Tres Cantos, Alcobendas and San Sebastián de los Reyes, Universidad Autónoma and Madrid/Metro Canillejas.

Stops at the airport

Terminal 4. Floor 0. Arrivals.

Single ticket: €1.50. Valid for one journey on the corresponding company and in the area of validity; purchased on board the bus. Operates from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm (from 6:45 am on weekends).

Line 828: Airport T4-Alcobendas-Universidad Autónoma

Connects T4 with Alcobendas, Universidad Autónoma and Madrid/Metro Canillejas.

Stops at the airport

Terminal 4. Floor 0. Arrivals.

Single ticket: €1.50. Valid for one journey on the corresponding company and in the area of validity; purchased on board the bus. Operates between 7:11 am and 7:17 pm.

What are the long-distance bus services?

ALSA (Tel +34 902 422 242) - Services from Terminal 4 to the cities of Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valladolid, León, Murcia, Alicante, Gijón, Oviedo, Lugo, Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, Vitoria, San Sebastián, Santander, Bilbao, Logroño, Pamplona, among others.

Avanzabus (Tel +34 912 722 832) - The company provides transport from terminals 1 and 4 to Ávila, Castellón, Salamanca, Valencia and Zamora.

Flixbus (Tel +34 900 998 719) - Desde la Terminal 4 hacia ciudades de Portugal (Lisboa, Oporto, Sintra) y Francia (Burdeos, Poitiers, Parí­s).

Socibus (Tel +34 902 229 292) - Connects Terminal 1 with major cities in Andalusia, such as Ayamonte, Cordoba, Cadiz, Jerez and Seville.

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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