Madrid Airport Information

Madrid - Madrid Barajas Airport

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is developing as a major hub with worldwide connections and is the foremost European airport with links to Central and South America. Conveniently located 15 kilometres (nine miles) from the centre of Madrid, the airport currently handles more than 25 million passengers a year, a figure set to almost double by 2010.

Madrid Barajas Airport has three terminals. The largest, Terminal 1 (colour-coded orange on signs), is for most international flights. Terminal 2 (colour-coded green) handles domestic Spanish flights and Iberia European services to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg and Portugal; also Air Europa flights to France, Italy and Portugal. Terminal 3 (colour-coded red) is for Iberia domestic shuttle services and Iberia/Air Nostrum regional flights. Moving walkways connect the terminals and there's a transfer bus for passengers changing flights and terminals.

Numerous car rental companies are represented at Madrid Barajas International Airport, including Avis and Hertz.

Madrid Barajas Airport has two major parking facilities, which provide both long and short-term parking, plus a short-stay-only area for periods of up to 30 minutes.