Madrid-Barajas Airport is one of the main points of entry for tourists to Spain. A short distance from the city centre, it is a key element of tourist industry. The new extensions have consolidated Barajas as a "hub" airport where airlines can increase connectivity between Latin American, domestic and European markets. Making it a true bridge between Europe and Latin America.
Madrid-Barajas is a symbol of modernity and progress and has consolidated its leading position among world airports, being the fifth in Europe in numbers of passengers. Its innovative and attractive facilities, equipped with the latest technology to offer passengers greater mobility, efficiency and speed, with modern baggage handling systems, shopping areas and a greater number of flights make Madrid one of the airport capitals of the 21st century.
INFORMATION
Management company: Aena Aeropuertos S.A.
Address:Avenida de la Hispanidad.s/n - 28042 Madrid
Telephone no.: (+34) 91 321 10 00 - 902 404 704
Website: www.aena.es
Address:Avenida de la Hispanidad.s/n - 28042 Madrid
Telephone no.: (+34) 91 321 10 00 - 902 404 704
Website: www.aena.es
TECHNICAL DATA
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
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ICAO Code: LEMD
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Flights
Transportation to/from the airport
Train
A modern suburban train line connects Terminal T4 with several key locations in Madrid: Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha and Principe Pío. Estimated travel time: 11 minutes from Chamartin.
Underground
Metro line 8 runs from all the airport terminals to Nuevos Ministerios station in central Madrid. Estimated travel time: 12-15 minutes to Nuevos Ministerios.
Bus
Several bus lines run from the airport to central Madrid, nearby towns and large cities in the rest of Spain. Estimated travel time: 40 minutes from Atocha-Renfe.
Car
From Madrid to Airport the suggested routes is the M-40 or the A-2. Estimated travel time: 15 minutes.
Taxi
All terminals (T1, T2, T3, T4) have signed taxi ranks outside the arrivals area. Official taxis are white with a red stripe and the coat-of-arms of Madrid City Council on the doors.
Car hire
In airport is possible to rent a car whit Avis, Enterprise Atesa, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
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