Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) handled nearly 62 million passengers in 2019. In this aspect, Barajas is the largest airport in Spain and one of the largest in Europe. Although the history of Madrid Airport dates back to the 1920s, it has had a patron only since 2014 - Adolfo Suárez, former prime minister of Spain.
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Transfer from the airport
Madrid-Barajas Airport is located about 13 km from the city center. This short distance makes the transfer between the center and the airport very quick. Transportation is definitely simplified by the presence of a subway station at Madrid Airport's two terminals - T2 and T4. You can also get to the capital by train - the station is located in the T4 terminal on level -1. Public transport bus stops, however, are located next to terminals T1, T2 and T4. Moving between the terminals of Madrid Barajas Airport is convenient thanks to the free bus service, which runs 24 hours a day.
Amenities for travellers
Madrid Airport offers a range of stores and services, spread across all four terminals. Among them, of course, you'll find restaurants, cafes, clothing and electronics stores, a pharmacy and also duty-free zone stores. Terminal T4, which provides the most amenities, even has a fitness center. Madrid Barajas Airport offers its passengers many other services as part of its high standard of traveler service, confirmed by several awards and prizes won by the MAD Airport.
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