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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. 

It is possible to easily travel by bus between Santiago Airport, one of the busiest airports in Spain, and the surrounding areas. If you choose to rent a car or use your own vehicle, you would have the chance to travel to many points from Santiago Airport without difficulty.

The distance of the airport to Santiago de Compostela is about 13 kilometers, and you can take advantage of traveling by taxi on this route. Taxis are a good option especially for those passengers who do not prefer to rent a car from the airport but also looking for a vehicle that is faster, comfortable, and able to conveniently carry luggage compared to buses.

Reaching Santiago de Compostela by a taxi that you can among the ones waiting in front of the terminal of Santiago Airport takes about 20 minutes; however, this duration might go up to 30-35 minutes if you choose buses as a means of transportation from Santiago Airport. You can still reach the popular points of Santiago de Compostela in 20-25 minutes with a car you rent from the airport.

Taxi 

The taxis carrying passengers to the city from Santiago Airport serve with a fixed rate of 21 Euros. After negotiating with the driver about the fare which might vary according the distance you want to travel, the date you are travelling on and even the hour travelling with a taxi from the ones waiting in front of the terminal, you can opt for choosing a vehicle at Santiago Airport. The taximeter prices in Santiago start from 3.70 € during weekdays from 7 am to 10 pm. Every extra kilometers during these day and between these hours costs 0.95 €. If you are planning to take a taxi during weekday between 10 pm and 7 am the minimum you would pay is 5 €. During the weekends and holidays, on the other hand, the minimum opening rate would be 4.25 €. The fares of taxis for waiting vary between 19.30 € and 28.80 €. After exiting the terminal you can get information about the current fares from the taxi drivers and then start your ride to the city center by taking one of the Santiago Airport taxis. If you would like to talk to the companies serving at Santiago Airport you can reach Euro Taxi by calling 981 535 154 and Radiotaxi by calling 981 569 292.

Public Transportation

Means of public transportation, waiting for their passengers outside of the terminal of Santiago Airport, offer a fast and comfortable to their passengers that would not be expected from them. It is both practical and affordable to travel directly to the points in the city center including Plaza de Galicia, Rúa da Rosa, bus terminal, train station and Capilla San Lázaro from the airport by buses. You can get detailed information about the buses serving to the passengers willing to reach the city center from Santiago Airport by calling 981 588 111. 

It is also possible to get on the Lugo buses from the airport and get off at stops such as Palas de Rei, Ferreiros, Arca and Mélida. 

If you get on Sobrado buses, on the other hand, departing from Santiago Airport you will have the chance to directly travel to points including Boimorto, Arzúa and Arca.

Travelling with buses going to A Coruña and Burela routes from Santiago Airport is another option to make benefit while travelling to the centers in close proximity to Santiago Airport. You can get off in front of Hotel Atlántico if you take one of the buses going in the direction of A Coruña.

Burela buses on the other hand are a good option to directly travel to points like Mondoñedo, Ribadeo, Vilalba, Foz, Viverio and Curtis without needing to change to another vehicle.

If the routes of the buses are outside of your desired destination, you can opt for continuing with a taxi after you get off in the city center.

Car Rental

Car rental companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Eurpocar, Sixt and Hertz located in the terminal of Santiago Airport are providing ease to those passengers willing to rent a car from the airport. If you opt for renting a car at the airport, it is possible for you to reach any point you desire in the center of Santiago de Compostela in about 20 minutes with your rental car. If you are planning to rent a car, keep in mind to book a car a couple of weeks or days in advance especially during spring and summer seasons. In this way, when you land at Santiago Airport you can take the car you booked without waiting for long and take the road to reach the center of the city.