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The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. The airport is very easily accessible by taxi, rental car, and public transportation. Taking the train and metro are both convenient and quick transportation alternatives to access Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Rail

To get to the airport by metro from the city center you have to take metro line 8. This line starts from the Nuevos Ministerios Station and provides transportation to every terminal at the airport. This line takes between 12 and 15 minutes to reach the airport. The RENFRE train C1 line, which you can access from the Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha and Principe Pio stations, provides transportation to Terminal 4. The total trip time will vary depending on your location and which station you get on from. It takes 11 minutes to get to the airport from Chamartin and 38 minutes to get to the airport from Principe Pio.

Bus

Airport Express buses are another transportation alternative. These Airport Express buses depart from the Atocha Station. You can access Atocha Station from your location in the city using a different bus line or metro line. When calculating the duration of the trip take the varying traffic conditions into consideration, especially during rush hour. There are also regular public bus services that operate between the city and the airport. For more information on these bus routes please visit Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.

Airport Information

Located 12 km from the city center,  Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is the main airport in Madrid, serving both international and domestic flights. Madrid-Barajas Airport consists of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4, which was built in 2006. Terminal 4 is the largest terminal in the airport and operates flights for many major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. It is an impressive structure with modern architecture that also features a satellite building, TS4. Terminal 1 is the airport’s oldest building and another major terminal. Many airlines take off and land at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are smaller in comparison to the others. Terminal 3 is dedicated to flights operated by Lagun Air. There is an airport shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, providing inter-terminal transportation.

Internet at the airport is free for the first 15 minutes. In Terminal 4 you can connect to the internet by paying a fee. In Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 you can connect to the internet in the departure lounges, VIP lounges, and restaurant area.

There are various VIP lounges located at the airport. The La Revoltosa and Premium lounges at Terminal 4, La Revoltosa lounge in Terminal 4S, Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, and Puerto del Sol lounge in Terminal 3 are accessible for those with a Priority Pass card. Apart from those there are 3 VIP lounges in Terminal 4 belonging to Iberia Airlines. Madrid-Barajas Airport offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping. If you weren’t able to do as much shopping as you would have liked during your time in the city, you can easily make up for it at the airport.

There are many stores at the airport where you can buy various products such as duty free items, food, cosmetics, gifts, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. While the majority of the stores are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 there are plenty of options in the other terminals as well. The airport is home to many brand name stores such as Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Sunglass Hut, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Michael Kors.  

Madrid-Barajas Airport also offers passengers a range of eateries aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. If you want to get a bite to eat or something to drink before or after your flight you can go enjoy familiar venues such as Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Paul, and Lavazza. The airport also features various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious examples of international cuisine. 

Travelling from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Maastricht city center, which is 9.3 km away, or the city of Aachen in Germany, which is 28 km away, is very easy by the means of public transportation. You can use the taxis or get on the buses departing from Maastricht Aachen Airport terminal in order to reach Maastricht city center. If you prefer a more comfortable option, renting a car may be ideal choice for you. Travelling to Maastricht city center from Maastricht Aachen Airport by a private car lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Bus

The bus route 30 operated by Arriva company offers hourly service every weekday. The bus route 30, which provides transportation for Maastricht-Sittard and Maastricht Aachen Airport-Maastricht railway station routes, carries passengers from the airport to the Peron E, which is the Maastricht station. Some of the stops of this bus whose total travel duration is 30 minutes are Maastricht Aachen Airport arrival terminal, Maastricht city center, Sittard, Beek-Elsloo and Meerssen Station.

Taxi

When you reach Maastricht Aachen Airport, go out of the terminal building and you will see the taxis of many taxi companies. It is possible to reach Maastricht city center in about 15 minutes by paying only 35-45 Euro by getting on one of these taxis. If you cannot find a taxi at Maastricht Aachen Airport, you can call a taxi by calling one of these companies: Sieswerda Taxi’s B.V., Ha-tax, Central Car Autovermietung, Taxi Mini Car GmbH and Alfa Funkzentrale GmbH.

Car Rental

If you prefer a more comfortable and fast transportation to the city center from Maastricht Aachen Airport, you can rent a car. In the airport terminal, there are the offices of many local and foreign car rental companies. You can do some research about these companies before your flight. You can reach Maastricht city center in about 10 minutes by using one of the highways A2 or N2 with the car you will receive at Maastricht Aachen Airport.