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Getting from the Aiport to
Downtown Madrid.
Taxi. The most convenient option for
some, but expensive for others. Walk outside the airport
terminal to the taxi ranks. Do not accept offers from
drivers inside the terminal, since these are often illegal
drivers and you will almost certainly get ripped off.
Depending on traffic conditions, expect to pay up to
20 euros to any central location. There are many, at
times confusing, supplements to the basic fare. These
include: 1.45 euros obligatory initial fare, 4 euros
surcharge to/from airport, 2 euros surcharge to/from
bus or train stations and 2 euros to/from the Ifema
trade fairs. There is now no charge for suitcases, rucksacks
or pets. Always ask for a receipt at the end of your
journey in case the fare comes into dispute
Metro. The Barajas
Airport Metro station is situated at Terminal T2 Trains
leave every 5 minutes from 6.00am to 2.00am. Line 8
goes straight to the newly reformed Nuevos Ministerios
Metro station in the centre of Madrid, with a journey
time of just 12 minutes: Cost, 0.95 euros one way. On
your return it is even possible to check-in at this
Metro station for some flights between the hours of
6.30am and 10.30pm. Please check with the airline first,
because not all flights are available (e.g. there is
no check-in for the Madrid-Barcelona shuttle flight,
and many foreign airlines have no presence here yet).
You can check in your luggage up to 24 hours (20 hours
for some companies) maximum and 2 hours minimum before
the flight but again, please check with the relevant
airline because certain goods have to be checked in
at the airport itself (live animals, dangerous goods,
etc.).
Bus. This service
leaves every 15 minutes (4:45am - 1.30am) for the centrally
located Plaza de Col?n. Leave the T1 International Terminal
arrival hall and walk outside. The number 89 bus stop
is located across the road, past the taxi ranks. Cost
: 2.25 euros one way. |
