How to get to Madrid Barajas airport
To reach Madrid Barajas airport by public transport: Metro 8 (metro) to Nuevos Ministerios, Cercanías Renfe (train) and 203 Exprés Aeropuerto (bus) to Atocha. Check times and fares on the operator's page before you go.
Checked 9 Oct
Public transport
From the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026:
Metro 8 (metro) to Nuevos Ministerios
Cercanías Renfe (train)
203 Exprés Aeropuerto (bus) to Atocha
Taxi and ride hailing
Taxis wait outside the terminal. Use the official rank, or a ride hailing app where it works in that country, and agree the price or check the meter before you set off.
Parking
The car parks of Madrid Barajas airport, with their prices, are on its own site.
Before you fly
If your flight is late or cancelled, you may be owed money. Check it for free, and see the airport's lounges and travel insurance.
Questions
How far is Madrid Barajas airport from Madrid?
13 km in a straight line from the centre of Madrid. The trip by road or rail is longer; the operator's page has the times.
Can I park at Madrid Barajas airport?
The car parks of Madrid Barajas airport, with their prices, are on its own site.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
On a flight from the EU, or into the EU on an EU airline, you can be owed up to €600 a passenger when you arrive 3 hours late or more, the flight is cancelled less than 14 days before, or you're denied boarding, unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances. Check your flight for free.