Terminals at Madrid–Barajas

Know where to start. Know what to follow.

YOUR AIRPORT, EXPLAINED

Which terminal is my flight in?

A free public shuttle links T1, T2, T3 and T4 around the clock. T4S has no public road access: eligible passengers use the APM from T4 after security. These transfers are only part of the time needed between flights.

Check your airline and flight number in the airport directory, then confirm the terminal on your boarding pass. T4 and T4S are different buildings.

Public terminal shuttle

A free public shuttle links T1, T2, T3 and T4 around the clock. T4S has no public road access: eligible passengers use the APM from T4 after security. These transfers are only part of the time needed between flights.

What are you here to do?

Flying out

Find your flight number and date. Confirm the terminal or departure hall and check-in desk at the official source, then check the gate on airport screens.

Find your flight

Connecting

Confirm the next flight’s gate and follow transfer signs. Whether you need security, passport control or baggage collection depends on your itinerary and airline.

Check your connection

Meeting someone

Check the arrival information and agree on a public meeting point. A landed flight does not mean the passenger has finished passport control or baggage collection.

Plan your pickup
LOCATION

Find your terminal

MAD · T1–T4 and T4S

Use Aena’s airport map to find your terminal, floor and service. For a flight connection, follow the signed route for your arrival and departure gates.

Google Maps opens a search for the named terminal or area. Check the result before starting directions. For pickup, follow the service instructions and the location assigned in your app.

Location sources & checks

    Source-backed names and address scope; Google Maps destinations have not been visually verified here.

    FIND YOUR WAY

    Use the map for your next move.

    Locate the area first. Follow current airport signs and flight information for the route.

    Check your current terminal or departure hall, check-in desk and gate in your flight details and on airport screens.

    Sources & information limits

    Sources checked on 2026-10-23. Your current terminal and gate come from your flight and the airport screens.

    Your current terminal, desk and gate are not supplied here. Walking times and connection sufficiency are not estimated. Follow airport signs and ask staff if you need help or an accessible route.

    Confirm the actual flight and gate.

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