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Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Hub Overview

Passengers

60.2M

Destinations

200

Connectivity

82/100

Transit

good

Hub Airlines

IB Iberia
primary

Alliance Presence

oneworld

Terminal & Lounges

Terminal Overview

MAD has four terminals: T1-T3 (older, various carriers) and T4 with satellite T4S (Iberia and oneworld), connected by an automated people mover.

Lounge Highlights

The Iberia Premium Lounge Velazquez in T4S is the airline's flagship, featuring a la carte dining and a wellness area with showers.

Transit Tips

  • Iberia and oneworld partners operate from Terminal 4 and its satellite T4S.
  • An automated people mover connects T4 to T4S in about 3 minutes.
  • Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are older and handle non-alliance carriers.
  • Schengen/non-Schengen transfers require passport control; allow extra time.
  • Terminal 4's iconic wave-roof design by Richard Rogers makes it easy to navigate.

Ground Transport

Metro Line 8 connects T4 to Nuevos Ministerios in about 25 minutes for EUR 5. Cercanias commuter trains from T4 reach Atocha station in 25 minutes.

Fun Facts

  • Terminal 4 was designed by architects Richard Rogers and Antonio Lamela and opened in 2006.
  • MAD is the primary gateway for flights between Europe and Latin America.
  • The airport is named after Adolfo Suarez, Spain's first democratically elected prime minister.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport a major hub airport?
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is classified as a major hub with a connectivity score of 82/100. It handles approximately 60.2 million passengers annually and offers connections to 200 destinations worldwide.
How many airlines operate from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport?
Key hub airlines at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) include Iberia. The airport has presence from oneworld, providing extensive global connectivity through codeshare and alliance partnerships.
What destinations can you fly to from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport?
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) offers flights to 200 destinations. As a major hub, it serves as a key connecting point for both domestic and international travelers across multiple continents.
How do you navigate Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport?
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) has a transit rating of "good". MAD has four terminals: T1-T3 (older, various carriers) and T4 with satellite T4S (Iberia and oneworld), connected by an automated people mover..