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The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. The airport is very easily accessible by taxi, rental car, and public transportation. Taking the train and metro are both convenient and quick transportation alternatives to access Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Rail

To get to the airport by metro from the city center you have to take metro line 8. This line starts from the Nuevos Ministerios Station and provides transportation to every terminal at the airport. This line takes between 12 and 15 minutes to reach the airport. The RENFRE train C1 line, which you can access from the Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha and Principe Pio stations, provides transportation to Terminal 4. The total trip time will vary depending on your location and which station you get on from. It takes 11 minutes to get to the airport from Chamartin and 38 minutes to get to the airport from Principe Pio.

Bus

Airport Express buses are another transportation alternative. These Airport Express buses depart from the Atocha Station. You can access Atocha Station from your location in the city using a different bus line or metro line. When calculating the duration of the trip take the varying traffic conditions into consideration, especially during rush hour. There are also regular public bus services that operate between the city and the airport. For more information on these bus routes please visit Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.

Airport Information

Located 12 km from the city center,  Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is the main airport in Madrid, serving both international and domestic flights. Madrid-Barajas Airport consists of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4, which was built in 2006. Terminal 4 is the largest terminal in the airport and operates flights for many major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. It is an impressive structure with modern architecture that also features a satellite building, TS4. Terminal 1 is the airport’s oldest building and another major terminal. Many airlines take off and land at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are smaller in comparison to the others. Terminal 3 is dedicated to flights operated by Lagun Air. There is an airport shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, providing inter-terminal transportation.

Internet at the airport is free for the first 15 minutes. In Terminal 4 you can connect to the internet by paying a fee. In Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 you can connect to the internet in the departure lounges, VIP lounges, and restaurant area.

There are various VIP lounges located at the airport. The La Revoltosa and Premium lounges at Terminal 4, La Revoltosa lounge in Terminal 4S, Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, and Puerto del Sol lounge in Terminal 3 are accessible for those with a Priority Pass card. Apart from those there are 3 VIP lounges in Terminal 4 belonging to Iberia Airlines. Madrid-Barajas Airport offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping. If you weren’t able to do as much shopping as you would have liked during your time in the city, you can easily make up for it at the airport.

There are many stores at the airport where you can buy various products such as duty free items, food, cosmetics, gifts, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. While the majority of the stores are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 there are plenty of options in the other terminals as well. The airport is home to many brand name stores such as Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Sunglass Hut, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Michael Kors.  

Madrid-Barajas Airport also offers passengers a range of eateries aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. If you want to get a bite to eat or something to drink before or after your flight you can go enjoy familiar venues such as Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Paul, and Lavazza. The airport also features various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious examples of international cuisine. 

Canberra city center is very close to the airport and can be reached in about 10 minutes by taxi, rental car or luxury transfer. Shuttle buses offer more economical transportation but they serve only during the day. The closest bus stop is 2.3 kilometers from the airport.

Car Rental

At the airport there are seven different car rental companies, serving at the arrival terminal, luggage delivery area. To go to the city center, turn right at the airport exit, and whichever direction you choose at the crossroads, you can easily reach the center in about 10 minutes by following the signs to the city center.

Taxi / Metro

The taxi stands are at a short walk distance from the luggage delivery area. The taxis are picking up their passengers a covered place to protect them from hot and cold weather and rains. The cost of transport to the city center by taxi is 48 Dollars on weekdays between 06:00 and 21:00, weekends, and 54 Dollars on holidays and during the night.

Shuttle

From the airport you can take the shuttle bus, The Airport Express, to Canberra city center, Russle, National Convention Center, London Circuit and YHA areas. The buses are waiting at the exit of the arrival terminal.

The one way ticket is 12 Dollars but if you want to use The Airport Express buses on your return journey you can get a round trip ticket by paying 20 Dollars. You can get your ticket from the bus driver or from the 'Customer Service' office directly opposite the bus stop. Please note that The Airport Express buses do not serve on public holidays.

Limousine / Minivan

For the passengers who are looking for comfort, there are 20 different companies in the airport providing transfer services with luxury cars, minivans and limousines. If you want to go to the city center with such a vehicle, you should definitely book in advance. Your driver will meet you at the terminal. The contact information of the companies is easily accessible on the internet.

Bus

If you go to IKEA with a taxi from the airport, you can reach the center in 15 minutes by taking bus number 910 from the stop here.