Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is the main international airport for Spain’s capital, with four terminals — T1–T2–T3 share one complex while T4 is located several kilometres away and connected by a free shuttle bus.

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Aena - Madrid-Barajas

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Terminal 1

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Aena - Madrid-Barajas

Airport Map

Atocha is Madrid’s main intercity rail terminus, famous for its tropical garden atrium, serving AVE high-speed trains from Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.

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Adif - Madrid Atocha

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Taxi Rank

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Adif - Madrid Atocha

Station Map

Chamartín is Madrid’s northern rail terminus, handling long-distance trains to northern Spain and some AVE services, currently undergoing major station redevelopment.

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Adif - Madrid Chamartín

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Entrance View

Adif - Madrid Chamartín

Station Map

Official lockers (Consignas) are located in the old station building near the tropical garden. Prices range from €3.60 to €10.20 per day. You must pass bags through an X-ray scanner.

If they are unavailable, there are private facilities immediately outside the station.

Official luggage storage inside Chamartín station is currently closed due to the ongoing major redevelopment of the station complex. There are other storage options nearby.

Metro stations are located in T1-T2-T3 (floor 1) and T4 (floor -1). A single ticket plus the “Airport Supplement” costs roughly €4.50–€5.00. The Cercanías (C1 & C10) train runs from Terminal 4 to Atocha or Chamartín in 25 minutes for €2.60. Follow the bright pink “Metro” signs or the red/white “Cercanías” signs.

Both Atocha and Chamartín are on Metro Line 1 (Light Blue), which reaches the central Sol station in 10–15 minutes. A single journey costs approximately €1.50–€2.00, plus the card fee.

If you arrived by long-distance AVE or Renfe train, you are entitled to a “Combinado Cercanías” — enter the barcode from your ticket into the red Cercanías machines to get a free onward transfer within the city.

Bus stops are outside the Arrivals level of T1, T2, and T4. The bus runs every 15–20 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night.

The yellow Exprés Aeropuerto departs from the station surface level and runs 24 hours a day to Madrid-Barajas.

From Airport: They offer a Flat Rate (Tarifa 4) of €33.00 for all trips between the airport and the area inside the M-30 ring road (City Center). There are no luggage surcharges for this rate. Taxis are available 24/7 outside the arrivals hall of every terminal.

From Train Stations: Trips use Tarifa 7, a station minimum fare of €8.00 that covers trips up to 1,450 metres. A typical trip to the city center will cost €12–€15.

Barajas Airport offers the “Barrier Free” assistance service for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility. It is free and can be requested at least 48 hours in advance via the Aena website, the Aena app, or by calling (+34) 91 321 10 00.

Train Stations: The Adif Acerca service provides free, personalised assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility at Atocha and Chamartín stations. Staff can guide you through the station and assist with boarding and alighting. Request in advance via email oca.asistenciapmr@adif.es or call 91 774 40 40.

Lost & Found offices are in the Arrivals Hall, Level 0 of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 4, open daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. You can also report a lost item by email at mad.seg.objetosperdidos@aena.es.

• Terminal 1: (+34) 913 936 119
• Terminal 4: (+34) 917 466 439

For items lost in the station or on a long-distance train, use the Adif FindMyLost online tool. For items lost on Cercanías commuter trains, contact the station’s customer service desk directly, as Cercanías is handled separately.

A 24-hour medical service operates at Terminal 4, Level 0 (Arrivals Hall) and Terminal 2, Level 0 (Arrivals Hall). For medical emergencies, call (+34) 917 466 112. Over 75 defibrillator (Heart Rescue Area) stations are distributed throughout all terminals.

There are no dedicated first aid clinics inside Atocha or Chamartín stations. In a medical emergency, alert station staff or security immediately, or dial 112.

Pharmacies are located in the main terminals at Barajas Airport:

• Terminal 1, Level 0: (+34) 913 055 199
• Terminal 2, Level 2: (+34) 913 054 623
• Terminal 4, Level 2: (+34) 913 338 357

There are no pharmacies directly inside Atocha or Chamartín station platforms, but several pharmacies are located within immediate walking distance of both stations.

Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is the main international airport for Spain’s capital, with four terminals — T1–T2–T3 share one complex while T4 is located several kilometres away and connected by a free shuttle bus.

Resources

Aena - Madrid-Barajas

Airport Map

Terminal 1

© Dosmasuno · CC BY-SA 3.0

Aena - Madrid-Barajas

Airport Map

Atocha is Madrid’s main intercity rail terminus, famous for its tropical garden atrium, serving AVE high-speed trains from Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.

Resources

Adif - Madrid Atocha

Station Map

Taxi Rank

© Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0

Adif - Madrid Atocha

Station Map

Chamartín is Madrid’s northern rail terminus, handling long-distance trains to northern Spain and some AVE services, currently undergoing major station redevelopment.

Resources

Adif - Madrid Chamartín

Station Map

Entrance View

Adif - Madrid Chamartín

Station Map

Official lockers (Consignas) are located in the old station building near the tropical garden. Prices range from €3.60 to €10.20 per day. You must pass bags through an X-ray scanner.

If they are unavailable, there are private facilities immediately outside the station.

Official luggage storage inside Chamartín station is currently closed due to the ongoing major redevelopment of the station complex. There are other storage options nearby.

Metro stations are located in T1-T2-T3 (floor 1) and T4 (floor -1). A single ticket plus the “Airport Supplement” costs roughly €4.50–€5.00. The Cercanías (C1 & C10) train runs from Terminal 4 to Atocha or Chamartín in 25 minutes for €2.60. Follow the bright pink “Metro” signs or the red/white “Cercanías” signs.

Both Atocha and Chamartín are on Metro Line 1 (Light Blue), which reaches the central Sol station in 10–15 minutes. A single journey costs approximately €1.50–€2.00, plus the card fee.

If you arrived by long-distance AVE or Renfe train, you are entitled to a “Combinado Cercanías” — enter the barcode from your ticket into the red Cercanías machines to get a free onward transfer within the city.

Bus stops are outside the Arrivals level of T1, T2, and T4. The bus runs every 15–20 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night.

The yellow Exprés Aeropuerto departs from the station surface level and runs 24 hours a day to Madrid-Barajas.

Arrival Time

For long-haul flights (US, Canada, Asia), arrive 3 hours before departure. For European flights, 2 hours is generally sufficient. If your flight departs from the Satellite building (T4S), allow an extra 20 minutes for the automated underground train from T4.

Check-In

Most major carriers at T4 (Iberia, American Airlines) use Auto Check-in kiosks — print your luggage tag and drop bags at a dedicated Bag Drop machine.

For AVE, Ouigo, or Iryo high-speed trains, arrive 45 minutes before departure. Boarding gates close strictly 2–5 minutes before departure. There is no luggage check-in — proceed directly to the security scanner for your boarding lounge.

For AVE, Ouigo, or Iryo high-speed trains, arrive 45 minutes before departure. Boarding gates close strictly 2–5 minutes before departure. There is no luggage check-in — proceed directly to the security scanner for your boarding lounge.

Standard EU airport screening applies. Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less, placed in a single transparent 1-litre bag. Remove laptops and large electronics from your bag before the belt. Some lanes at T4 and T4S are equipped with newer 3D CT scanners — in those lanes, staff may allow you to keep liquids and electronics in your bag.

All luggage passes through an X-ray scanner before the high-speed boarding lounge. Unlike airports, you may carry water, wine, and full-sized toiletries through station security. Have your QR code (phone or paper) ready to scan at the security barrier.

All luggage passes through an X-ray scanner before the high-speed boarding lounge. Unlike airports, you may carry water, wine, and full-sized toiletries through station security. Have your QR code (phone or paper) ready to scan at the security barrier.

Passport control is required for all non-Schengen departures. EU/Schengen citizens may use automated e-gates. Non-EU passport holders should allow an additional 30–45 minutes, especially at peak times. For T4S gates (R, S, U), the control point is inside the Satellite Terminal after the shuttle train.

Passport control is not required at Atocha or Chamartín — all high-speed rail travel within Spain and between Schengen countries is border-free.

VAT refund services are not available at Atocha or Chamartín. Train stations do not handle customs validation — if you have tax-free purchases, you must reclaim your refund at Madrid-Barajas Airport when leaving Spain.

Spain uses the DIVA electronic validation system. Before checking your bags, locate a DIVA kiosk in the check-in area and scan your tax-free forms. Kiosks are available in T1 (check-in hall), T4 (check-in areas 800 and 900), and T4S (boarding areas S21–S22, 24h).

After validation, collect your cash or card refund from Global Blue, Planet, Innova, or Travel Tax Free desks in the boarding areas.

Barajas Airport offers the “Barrier Free” assistance service for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility. It is free and can be requested at least 48 hours in advance via the Aena website, the Aena app, or by calling (+34) 91 321 10 00.

Train Stations: The Adif Acerca service provides free, personalised assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility at Atocha and Chamartín stations. Staff can guide you through the station and assist with boarding and alighting. Request in advance via email oca.asistenciapmr@adif.es or call 91 774 40 40.

Lost & Found offices are in the Arrivals Hall, Level 0 of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 4, open daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. You can also report a lost item by email at mad.seg.objetosperdidos@aena.es.

• Terminal 1: (+34) 913 936 119
• Terminal 4: (+34) 917 466 439

For items lost in the station or on a long-distance train, use the Adif FindMyLost online tool. For items lost on Cercanías commuter trains, contact the station’s customer service desk directly, as Cercanías is handled separately.

A 24-hour medical service operates at Terminal 4, Level 0 (Arrivals Hall) and Terminal 2, Level 0 (Arrivals Hall). For medical emergencies, call (+34) 917 466 112. Over 75 defibrillator (Heart Rescue Area) stations are distributed throughout all terminals.

There are no dedicated first aid clinics inside Atocha or Chamartín stations. In a medical emergency, alert station staff or security immediately, or dial 112.

Pharmacies are located in the main terminals at Barajas Airport:

• Terminal 1, Level 0: (+34) 913 055 199
• Terminal 2, Level 2: (+34) 913 054 623
• Terminal 4, Level 2: (+34) 913 338 357

There are no pharmacies directly inside Atocha or Chamartín station platforms, but several pharmacies are located within immediate walking distance of both stations.