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MAD / Madrid, Spain

Madrid–Barajas

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01 / TRANSPORT

From the airport · MAD

Airport Express 203

MAD → Cibeles / Atocha

Journey time
≈40 min
Fare / cost
€5EMT-listed fare
Ticket conditions & sources

About 40 min · Madrid centre · traffic-dependent

€5 · EMT-listed fare

Official pages disagree (€5 / €5.10). Confirm the payable fare with EMT before travelling.

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Journey time
Source-backed · 2026-10-23 · About 40 min · Madrid centre · traffic-dependent · Source ↗
Fare
Source-backed · 2026-10-23 · Official pages disagree (€5 / €5.10). Confirm the payable fare with EMT before travelling. · Source ↗

Metro line 8

MAD → Nuevos Ministerios

Journey time
≈12-20 min
Fare / cost
€4.50–5zone A + airport supplement
Ticket conditions & sources

About 12-20 min · Nuevos Ministerios · T2 station / T4

€4.50–5 · zone A + airport supplement

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Fact sources & dates
Journey time
Source-backed · 2026-10-23 · About 12-20 min · Nuevos Ministerios · T2 station / T4 · Source ↗
Fare
Source-backed · 2026-10-23 · Check the ticket, direction and total before booking. · Source ↗

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02 / SECURITY

Through security

Liquids: up to 100 ml per container, in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre.

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Sources reviewed · 2026-10-23

03 / CONNECTING

Changing flights at MAD

T4S is reached through T4. For a change between T1-T3 and T4, take the free public shuttle. You will leave the secure area.

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Sources reviewed · 2026-10-23

04 / PICKUP & DROP-OFF

Pickup at MAD

Meet at the arrivals exit in your passenger’s terminal. Use P1 for T1, P2 for T2/T3 or P4 for T4 if you need to park.

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Official parking guidance reviewed · 2026-10-23

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