Travel and Stay
in Madrid

Airport Information

Arriving in Madrid

Welcome to Madrid!
You’ll land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), the city’s main international airport, located about 20–30 minutes from the city center.

Getting into the City
There are several easy options to reach your hotel or accommodation:

Taxi

Easily available outside all terminals. A ride to the city center usually takes 20–30 minutes and costs around €30–€40, depending on traffic and your destination.

Metro

The Metro Line 8 (L8) Pink Line, connects the airport (Terminal 4) with the city center via Nuevos Ministerios. The journey takes about 25–30 minutes, and the special airport fare is approximately €5.

Train

The Renfe Cercanías C1 train runs from Terminal 4 to key central stations like Chamartín, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha, and Príncipe Pío. It’s one of the fastest and most affordable options, taking around 25 minutes and costing roughly €2.60–€3.00.