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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. 

You can use the taxis or buses that start operating at early hours of the morning in order to reach Monastir city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. There are also other alternatives offered to the passengers who want to travel to the city center from the airport. One of them is renting a car. If you prefer a fast travel by railway, you can easily travel to anywhere by using a train.

Bus

Bus is one of the most practical and budget-friendly transportation alternatives that can be used for travelling to the city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. You can reach the departure point of the buses by going out of the terminal after landing at the airport and take the road to the city center by buying your ticket. The buses are outside the Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. If you want to get more information about the buses operating between 06:00 am and 07:00 pm, you can call (00216) 73 460 926.

The passengers travelling to the direction of Sousse can use the buses which operate from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sousse buses generally depart every hour.

Train

When you land at the airport, you can get on a taxi at the airport in order to reach the station that is the departure point of the trains going to different parts of the country. It is possible to reach many important points of the country by getting on a train in Monastir city center. The departure times of the trains may vary depending on your destination. If you wish, you can analyze the departure hours of the trains and plan your travel according to this.

Car Rental

There are two different car rental companies offering service at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. These are HERITIERS AFRIC AUTOS and DIM RENT A CAR. If you prefer DIM RENT A CAR, you can call (+216) 73 524 420 and get detailed information about car rental options. If you choose HERITIERS AFRIC AUTOS, you can call (+216) 73 521 031. You can rent a car according to your budget by contacting one of these companies and take the road to Monastir city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. There are both standard and luxury cars that you can rent from these companies.

Taxi

At Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, you can also easily find a taxi for travelling to the tourist destinations or other points of the city. Taxis, which are commonly preferred by the foreign visitors of the region, are more expensive compared to other options carrying passengers to Monastir city center. Yellow taxis are generally more affordable than white taxis. Yellow taxis demand 0.4 Dinar per kilometer while white taxis add 1.2 Dinar per kilometer. You need to pay about 30 Dinar for travelling to Sousse city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. This amount is 80 Dinar for passengers travelling to Hammamet. You can travel to Nabeul from the airport by paying approximately 110 Dinar. Passengers can benefit from these vehicles by paying 190-200 Dinar for Tunis, 80 Dinar for Kairouan, 60 Dinar for Mahdia and 270 Dinar for Bizerte.