Getting to & from Madrid-Barajas Airport
MAD · Transport, directions & city-centre hotels
About 20–30 minutes by car to central Madrid.
Distance is a straight-line estimate adjusted for typical roads and is approximate. Journey times and fares below are indicative — always check with the operator before you travel.
Transport to & from Madrid-Barajas Airport
Ways to travel between Madrid-Barajas Airport and Madrid city centre. All options work in both directions.
Connects all terminals to Nuevos Ministerios in the city.
From T4 to Atocha and Chamartín stations.
24-hour bus to Atocha / city centre.
Flat-fare taxis to the centre; fare approximate.
Driving & parking
Arriving by car or being dropped off? Here is what to know.
Short-stay, long-stay and drop-off options are available. Booking in advance is usually cheaper than turning up on the day.
Compare parking at Madrid-Barajas AirportLicensed taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals, and ride-hailing apps operate at most airports. If someone is dropping you off, follow signs for the designated drop-off zone — many airports now charge a fee for this.
Book an airport taxi online
Prefer a door-to-door transfer? Book a private airport taxi in advance with a fixed price and a driver waiting when you land.
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City-centre hotels for arriving passengers
Flying into Madrid-Barajas Airport and staying over? Browse hotels in Madrid city centre to be close to the action when you land.
Compare availability and prices for a wide choice of city-centre hotels near where you are arriving.
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