Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) — Taxi Fare Guide
Official white taxis with a red diagonal stripe wait at the taxi ranks outside every terminal (T1, T2, T3 and T4). Take the marked rank only and ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal. All Madrid airport taxis are licensed by the city.
Madrid operates an official fixed flat fare of €33 for any trip between Barajas and a destination inside the M-30 ring road, which covers the entire city centre (Sol, Gran Via, Atocha, Salamanca, etc.). This price is set by the city, applies 24 hours a day including nights and holidays, and allows no supplements for luggage, phone/app booking or time of day. Note some older guides quote €30, but the current fixed rate is €33.
For destinations outside the M-30, the meter runs normally with a set minimum: trips under 9 km from the airport start at a €22 flat, after which the meter continues. Beyond the ring road expect roughly €40-€60 to outer districts. Drivers must accept cards.
Uber, Bolt, Cabify and FreeNow all operate at Barajas with pick-up at designated points and fares often close to the €33 taxi rate. The Metro (Line 8) and Cercanias train are much cheaper alternatives to the centre.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| City centre (inside M-30: Sol, Gran Via, Atocha) | €33 (fixed) | 25-40 min |
| Salamanca / Retiro | €33 (fixed) | 25-35 min |
| Chamartin Station (near M-30) | €33 (fixed) | 20-30 min |
| Outside M-30 (outer districts) | €40-€60 (metered) | 30-45 min |
Practical tips: Confirm your destination is inside the M-30 to get the €33 fixed fare, use only the official terminal ranks, and pay by card if you prefer. Keep the printed fare card handy if the driver disputes the flat rate. Fares are approximate and metered trips vary with traffic.
Other ways to the city
Barajas is connected to Madrid by metro, commuter rail and a 24-hour express bus.
- Metro line 8 - Serves T1-T2-T3 and T4, reaching Nuevos Ministerios in about 15-20 minutes. Around €4.50-€5 including the airport supplement.
- Exprés Aeropuerto bus (line 203) - Runs 24 hours to Atocha station via O'Donnell and Cibeles for €5, taking about 40 minutes.
- Cercanías C-1 train - From Terminal 4 to Chamartín, Nuevos Ministerios and Atocha in 25-40 minutes for roughly €2.60.
- City bus line 200 - To Avenida de América interchange for the standard €1.50-€2 fare, taking about 25 minutes.
- Free inter-terminal shuttle - Connects T1-T2-T3 with T4 around the clock, useful if you need the Cercanías train.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.