Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Madrid, Spain. It is officially identified by the IATA code MAD and ICAO code LEMD. The airport is situated at an elevation of 1,998 feet (609 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the Europe/Madrid timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 4 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Salamanca Airport (SLM) and Valladolid Airport (VLL), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 1998 ft

Coordinates 40.498, -3.568

Timezone Europe/Madrid

Runways 4

Expert Connection Tips for Madrid-Barajas

T4 to T4S: Allow Extra Time Terminal 4S (satellite) is 10 minutes away from T4 by automatic train. For Iberia-to-Iberia connections, allow minimum 60 minutes. Avoid connections under 90 minutes during peak hours (7-9h, 18-21h).

Peak Hour Congestion Security queues can reach 30-45 minutes during morning (7-9h) and evening (18-21h) peaks. Non-Schengen connections require an additional 30 minutes for passport control.

Terminal Switches T1-T2-T3 are connected airside, but T4 requires a bus transfer (20-30 min). Always verify your arrival and departure terminals when booking multi-airline connections.

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Transport & Connections

Airport Connection

Airport Express Bus EMT
Metro Line 8 (Airport) Metro de Madrid
Airport Express Bus (Madrid) EMT
Bus 203 (Exprés Aeropuerto) EMT Madrid
Taxi Flat Rate to City Center (33€) Official Taxi
Inter-terminal Shuttle (Green Bus) AENA - Free

Metro / Subway

Metro Line 8 (Airport Madrid) Metro de Madrid
Metro Línea 8 (Nuevos Ministerios - Aeropuerto) Metro de Madrid

Regional & Commuter Rail

Cercanías C-1 (Príncipe Pío - Aeropuerto T4) Renfe
Cercanías C-10 (Villalba - Aeropuerto T4) Renfe

Airlines Serving MAD

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Nearby Airports

Salamanca Airport SLM Valladolid Airport VLL

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FAQ

The most direct way is by the Cercanías train (Line C-1) which connects Terminal 4 directly to Atocha station. Alternatively, the Exprés Aeropuerto bus runs 24/7 and stops at Atocha.

No, there is no Metro station directly at Terminal 1. You must take the free airport shuttle bus from T1 to the T2-T3 Metro station to catch Line 8.

Terminal 4 (T4) and its satellite (T4S) are primarily used by Iberia and its Oneworld alliance partners, such as American Airlines, British Airways, and Qatar Airways.

The IATA code for Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD. Its ICAO code is LEMD.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is located in or near Madrid, ES. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.