All commercial flights to Madrid land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport, in the Aeropuerto-Feria de Madrid. The airport s located about 12 kilometres northeast of the capital city.
Transferring from Madrid Airport to the city center is no hardship, as depending on your needs, you’ll find the right transportation means to meet your criteria. If comfort and ease are at the top of your list, a comfortable Madrid airport taxi or a luxurious private transfer service should be your call. On the other hand, Madrid car rentals will speak to your heart if you want to organize your trip at your own pace. Last but not least, when it comes to saving money, Madrid airport public transportation modes (bus, metro, train) will definitely be your allies.
Madrid Airport to City Center by Taxi
Madrid airport taxis are the most convenient way to reach your destination in the city center. The white taxi vehicles, with the red stripes and the city’s emblem on their sides, are lining up at the airport taxi ranks, no matter the time or the day. Each terminal is equipped with two taxi ranks, one at the departures and one at the arrivals level, while passengers are highly advised to hire their cabs exclusively from the official ranks to avoid getting overcharged.
Madrid taxis are metered. However, the ride from the airport to the city center (M-30 zone) is set at 30€/30$, even if the transfer takes place during the night or on public holidays. Moreover, luggage isn’t charged extra.
Madrid Airport to City Center by Bus
An airport express bus, Bus Line 203, handles the transfers between Madrid Airport and Atocha Train Station. The yellow express buses with the “Airport Express Aeropuerto” sign run 24/7 and leave the two bus stops located at the Departures and Arrivals levels of T1 and T2, as well as from the T4 bus stand situated at the terminal’s ground level, and reach their terminus in about 45 minutes, depending on the departure terminal and the roads’ congestion. With a 15-20-minute frequency during the day and a 35-minutes during the nighttime, Bus 203 may operate 24/7, yet from 11:30 pm to 06:00 am, its route ends at Plaza de la Cibeles, as Atocha Train Station is open until 11:30 pm. During this time, the bus gets the name N27 Exprés Aeropuerto. The bus tickets cost 5€/5$ and can be bought inside the bus in cash, via a contactless bank card, or by using a mobile device.
Madrid Airport to City Center by Train
Two train lines leave Aeropuerto 4, Madrid airport’s train station located at the underground level of T4, and reach Atocha Station (1.5km from the city center) in about 31 minutes. The RENFE commuter trains are comfortable, with adequate luggage storage space, and make limited intermediate stops on their way, all to major hubs of the city. Still, they don’t run during the night. C1 operates from 06:02 am to 00:01 am, and C10 from 05:46 am to 10:47 pm. Both train lines have available routes every 30 minutes, while their schedule doesn’t overlap. Thus, a train departs from Aeropuerto 4 every 15 minutes. For passengers arriving at one of the other 3 MAD terminals, a free shuttle bus is on tap around the clock.
Train tickets for Cercanias trains have 2.60€/2.60$ for a one-way trip and 5.20€/5.20$ for a return one and can be purchased by the station’s automatic vendors. When buying a ticket, you must use it during the next 2 hours, while the return ticket is valid until the next day.
Madrid Airport to City Center by Metro
Madrid Airport is connected to the city via the Pink Metro Line 8. However, Metro Line 8 terminates at Nuevos Ministerios Station, where a transfer to Metro Line 10 is required. Trains leave the two airport subway stations, Aeropuerto 4 and the metro station serving T1, T2, and T3 located on the first floor of T2, from 6:05 am to 01:33 am, and reach their terminus in 20, and 15 minutes respectively. Their routes are frequent (every 6-8 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes from 00:00 am to 01:33 am). From Nuevos Ministerios, you can hop on the Blue Line 10 to Tribunal Station, 1.5-2km from Centro. Alternatively, you can take the Light Blue Line 1 to Valdecarros. Your total journey will last approximately 45 minutes, while it should cost you 4.50€-5€/4.50$-5$, depending on your disembarking point. This price includes a single metro ticket and the airport extra fee. Tickets can be bought from the stations’ automatic machines.
Madrid is the capital of Spain, and is home to the Spanish Royal family as well as the Spanish Government. It is a modern metropolitan city and an economical and industrial center of Spain, and, with its population of nearly 3.5 million people, is also the biggest city in Spain.
It is located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, and is surrounded by mountains and natural parks. Although it is located in the centre of the country, it has traditionally been the hub between different areas of Spain and is therefore connected to all major Spanish cities by train, road or air.
The weather in Madrid varies a lot depending on the season, from hot and dry in the summer, with temperature of approx. 29C-¦ / 85F-¦, to cold (4C-¦ / 39F-¦) and with some rain in the winter.
The NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding hotel is a stylish retreat in the city’s financial district. Over the years the building has housed everything from Madrid’s first Michelin-star restaurant to Microsoft’s headquarters. Re-opened on September 2014 it’s unveiled a brand-new, ultra-contemporary look.
Hotel Address:
Calle Padre Damián 23 | 28036 Madrid | SPAIN
Email: sales.nhcollectioneurobuilding@nh-hotels.com
Tel: +34 91353 73 37
Languages: The official language of the ASECAP Days is English.
Weather:The sun has got its hat on in May, as summer fast approaches and temperatures in Madrid warm up. You can expect an average temperature of 15°C during May, reaching a high of 22°C, and an average low of 8°C during the evening.
Currency: The official currency of Italy is EURO (€).
Nearest airports: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the main international airport serving Madrid.
Disclaimer: The ASECAP Days organiser are not liable for any loss, injury or damage resulting from any action taken or reliance made by you or any third party during the conference. We advise delegates to subscribe to private travel insurance.
