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You can take advantage of the two different public transport alternatives to get to the airport which is in 10 kilometers distance, as well as of more private vehicles such as taxi or hotel shuttles. It takes about 20 minutes to the airport on a day with normal flow of traffic with private vehicles. If you prefer to reach the airport by public transport from the city center, you can choose the bus or tram. Your journey by tram will take about 30 minutes. The buses arrive at the airport in about 50 minutes.

Bus

You can buy bus tickets from tram and metro stations as well as from the driver when you get on the bus.

You can easily reach the airport from the city center after a journey of about 50 minutes by bus number 66. The bus leaves its passengers in front of the B3 door of the airport.

Tram

You can reach the airport from the city center via the T2 tram line, which offers an express transport service. You can easily get your ticket by credit card at the machine on the station. You can reach the airport in about half an hour using this line. As it saves almost half the time compared to buses, the tram is a more popular alternative for those who prefer public transport. Another advantage is that the T2 tramway line leaves every 15 minutes.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttles are one of the most preferred transportation methods of the visitors, especially those with heavy luggage. If you do not travel alone, the fare would be more affordable for you; so you can enjoy being picked up from your hotel door and taken to the airport door with this transportation vehicle. Many accommodation companies in Toulouse provide this service and you can book in advance if you wish to use this service.

Airport Shuttles

Airport shuttles have departure points in the city center and allow you to reach the airport in an average of 20 minutes for a ticket price of 8 euros. If you plan to use shuttle service from the city center to reach the airport, you should definitely know where they are departing from. Shuttles serve every day of the year except for May Day. They operate between 05:00 and 21:20.

Taxi

Although taxis are not very common in the city center, they can be preferred for transportation to the airport due to its proximity to the city center. If you wish you can arrange with a taxi stop at the city center, or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. The cost of getting to the airport by taxi from the city center is about 30 euros. There is also a small price difference for your baggage. If you do not have your baggage, it is useful to get the hotel shuttle fare before you make a final decision.

Car Rental

If you need a comfortable and private car to get to the airport, you can evaluate the car rental alternative. You can find offices of many companies in the city center. Your hotel can also help you to provide contact information. It takes 20 minutes to reach the airport from the city center with a private car on average when there is no heavy traffic. If you are going to go the airport with your rental car, connect to the A621 motorway on the Avenue d'Elche road and take the airport exit.

Airport Information

Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport is 10 kilometers from the city center. Known hotel chain facilities exist around the airport. There are many good quality alternatives for transportation. You can easily get a lot of practical information about airport and flights by downloading the mobile application of the city center to your phone. Free internet service is available at the airport.

The Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport serves passengers with a nice lounge, numerous cafes and restaurants, dozens of shops offering different alternatives and a duty free shopping area. For those who travel with a small child, there are children's recreation areas enriched with special workshops.

The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport including the metro, trains, buses, taxis, or rental cars.

Metro

Madrid’s metro system is a modern, clean, and quick transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are two metro stations at the airport that provide convenient transportation to the city’s metro system. There is a station located in Terminal 2, which is accessible from the other terminals using the airport’s inter-terminal transportation system. The other station is located in Terminal 4. Metro Line 8 runs through both stations. Departing from Terminal 4, Metro Line 8 runs to the following lines respectively, Barajas, Airport T1-T2-T3, Campo de las Naciones, Mar de Cristal, Pinar del Rey, Colombia, all the way to the Nuevos Ministerios Station in only 12 minutes. At the Nuevos Ministerios Station you can transfer to Metro Line 10 and Metro Line 6, depending on your destination in the city. You can also transfer to Line 4 at the Mar de Cristal Station.  

We recommend taking a look at the Madrid Metro System online beforehand, or getting a map at the airport, to find out which metro line you should take depending on your final destination in the city. The metro is an affordable and convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. However, you might have to transfer at multiple locations depending on your final destination. So if you have a lot of luggage then taking the metro can be a bit troublesome. The Madrid metro system runs from 6 am to 2 am. Metro Line 8 operates every 5 minutes. If you purchase a Madrid Tourist Travel Pass then you will be paying less for public transportation and won’t have to deal with purchasing separate tickets for each ride. These cards are valid on the metro, buses, and trains.  

Train

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by using the RENFE trains. There is a station located in Terminal 4, which is accessible from the other terminals using the airport’s inter-terminal transportation system. From this station you can get to stops in the city like Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha, and Principe Pio by taking the C1 trains. The total train ride from the airport station to Chamartin Station takes 11 minutes and the total train ride from the airport station to Principe Pio Station takes 38 minutes. The C1 trains operate from 5:15 am to 12:15 am and run every 30 minutes.

Bus

Buses are another form of transportation to get to the city center and its surrounding areas from the airport. Airport Express buses provide transportation along Plaza Cibeles to the city’s main railway station, Atocha Station. This station is also quite close to the city’s main bus stop. These buses operate 24 hours a day and run every 15 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night. These yellow buses also let off passengers at the junction of O’Donnell and Doctor Esquerdo and stops along Plaza de Cibeles before arriving at Atocha Station. The ride from the airport to the last stop takes about 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions. In addition, there are regular public bus services that provide transportation to various locations in the city. Bus line 200 runs from each terminal to the Avenida de America Station, where you can connect to other major bus routes. Bus line 200 operates from 5 am to 11:30 pm and runs every 12 to 15 minutes during rush hour.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible outside of the arrivals hall. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 13 km away, taking a taxi is a comfortable option. Official taxicabs in Madrid are colored white with a red stripe on them. Taxis operate using a taximeter but also use maximum and minimum flat rate fares. For example, if you are traveling 10 km away then the minimum fare will be 20 euros. But if you are traveling to specific sections in the city then your maximum fare will be 30 euros. These prices can vary over time and taxi fares are higher over the weekend, during public holidays, and at night between 9 pm and 6 am. For more detailed information on taxi fares and services please take a look at Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.  

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport, especially if you’re planning on exploring areas surrounding the city. However, if you plan on only staying in the city then keep in mind that parking and traffic can be a problem. It might not be worth renting a car considering the fact that public transportation is so convenient. Regardless, there are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport, such as Sixt, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise and ATESA. Rental car offices can be found in the arrivals hall of terminals 1 and 4.

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.