Search Flights from Madrid to Ingolstadt (Ingolstadt Manching)

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. 

Ingolstadt Manching Airport is located in close proximity to the city center, however it is closed to scheduled air traffic.

The closest international airport that serves the city of Ingolstadt is Munich Airport. There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport, including trains, city buses, shuttle services, taxis, and rental car.

Train

One of the easiest and most practical ways to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport is by S-Bahn and ICE trains. However, this transportation alternative requires that you transfer trains in Munich.

First you have to take the S-Bahn commuter train from Munich Airport to the central station in Munich. This train departs every 15 minutes from the station opposite the airport terminal. It takes 40 minutes to get to the central station in Munich. Once you get to the central station you can transfer to a train to Ingolstadt. The train to Ingolstadt runs every hour and takes about 38 minutes.

The train provides convenient transportation to the Ingolstadt central station, which is very close to the city center. There are also Trainline trains that you can take to Ingolstadt, but these trains require at least one transfer. It takes between an hour and 40 minutes and 2 hours to get to Ingolstadt via Trainline trains, which cost 25.90 euros.

The first train departs Munich Airport at 1:24 am and the last train departs at 11:31 pm. These trains run every 45 minutes. The discounted Bayernticket system was created for those traveling with more than 5 people. This ticket system is valid on S-Bahn train only. The Bayernticket system is not valid on ICE and IC trains. The fee for a daily Bayernticket is 22 euros. Keep it mind that the regional S-Bahn trains are more expensive than the ICE trains.

Bus

If you want to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport without having to transfer vehicles then you should take a city bus or shuttle/transfer bus. There is a bus station in front of the Central Area, which is only a few steps from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. There are many bus routes that depart from this station. Other bus stops at the airport are located in the Vacationers parking lot (P41), Visitors Park, Terminal 1 Module A/B, and Terminal 2.

The Airport Express X109 bus provides direct transportation to Ingolstadt city center from Munich Airport. The fee for this transportation alternative is 20 euros for one way and 33 euros for a round-trip ticket. The Airport Express X109 bus provides nonstop service to Ingolstadt ZOB (central station). The bus departs from Terminal 2E 032. You can also board this bus from Terminal 1 Bereich A/B. the Airport Express X109 bus stops at various locations in Ingolstadt, including the Audi Forum, Ingolstadt ZOB, Ingolstadt Kurt-Huberstr and Ingolstadt Village.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most economical transportation alternative to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport due to the distance between cities. A more affordable alternative would be to use a rideshare taxi. Rideshare taxis provide direct transportation but only operate once a day. For more information please visit blablacar.co.uk.

Rental Car

There are many international rental car companies located at Munich Airport, such as Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt. In addition, there are also local rental car companies that have offices at the airport. It takes about 35 minutes to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport by rental car. The most popular local company is VW Caddy. The daily cost of renting a car from VW Caddy is 42.5 euros.

The drive to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport is convenient via the A9 motorway. You’ll get to the Ingolstadt Village Outlet Center exit in about 35 minutes. It takes 10 minutes to get to the city center from the Ingolstadt Village Outlet Center.