Madrid, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are grouped together (walkable, no immigration/customs between them) — Terminal 4 and its satellite T4S are a separate complex, connected only by a free shuttle bus or underground train (APM).
Terminals & airlines
- Terminal 1
- Terminal 2
- Terminal 3
- Terminal 4
- Terminal 4S (Satellite)
Before you depart
After you land
- Confirm whether your flight uses T1/T2/T3 or T4/T4S — they're not within walking distance of each other and require the shuttle.
Accessibility & special assistance
Contact your airline at least 48 hours before travel to arrange wheelchair or mobility assistance.
- Wheelchair assistance — Request through your airline in advance.
- Accessible restrooms — Available throughout all terminals.
Floor guide
- T1, Ground floorArrivals — baggage claim
- T1, Level 1Departures — check-in
- T4, Level 0Arrivals — baggage claim, customs
- T4, Level 2Departures — check-in
- T4S, Ground floorArrivals
- T4S, Level 1Departures, shops, dining
- T4S, UndergroundAPM (people mover) to T4
Ground transport
Taxi vs bus vs rail depends on group size, luggage, and traffic. Always verify prices at official desks or trusted apps.
Taxi
- Official taxi ranks are at the Arrivals level curb of each terminal.
Get a ride with Uber ↗
Opens Uber with pickup set at MAD. Availability, fares, and vehicle types vary by city—check the app for current options.
Bus
- Airport Express bus to central Madrid runs 24/7, with stops at T1, T2, and T4.
Rail (Metro)
- Metro Line 8 connects T1/T2/T3 (Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 station) and T4 (Aeropuerto T4 station) to central Madrid.
Information is for planning only. Always confirm schedules and fares with the airport and operators before travel.