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Madrid-Barajas Airport – flight delay

35/115

ON-TIME AIRPORT RANKING

28134 flights tracked

39 flights delayed by >3 hours

47 flights cancelled

Madrid-Barajas Airport is an international airport of the largest city in Spain. It is situated approximately 13 km from the centre of the city. Madrid Airport had a passenger volume of over 57.9 million in 2018. Madrid-Barajas Airport is the hub for Air Europa and Iberia. It is also the base for Air Europa and Iberia.

Address:

Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain

Arrivals (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline From Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

U27645 easyJet UK

Humberto Delgado Lissabon

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 16:50:00

ACTUAL 20.02.2025 22:23:00

Delayed

UX1150 Air Europa

Humberto Delgado Lissabon

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 13:50:00

ACTUAL 20.02.2025 17:03:00

Delayed

IB1602 Iberia Express

Gran Canaria International Airport

EXPECTED 19.02.2025 12:40:00

ACTUAL 19.02.2025 16:16:00

Delayed

Departures (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline To Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

U27646 easyJet UK

Humberto Delgado Lissabon

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 18:05:00

ACTUAL 20.02.2025 23:30:00

Delayed

TP1011 TAP Portugal

Humberto Delgado Lissabon

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 10:40:00

ACTUAL 20.02.2025 13:42:00

Delayed

UA50 United Airlines

Newark Liberty International Airport

EXPECTED 20.02.2025 14:10:00

ACTUAL 20.02.2025 19:00:00

Delayed

Minimum Connection Time in Madrid-Barajas Airport

The Minimum Connection Time (MCT) required in a specific airport is important to know if the route has a connecting flight. It's always better to check it before booking a ticket. The MCT is also a deciding factor when a traveller makes a claim for compensation for a missed connection. Below you can find the minimum time needed for connecting flights in Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Between domestic flights: 20 min.
Between domestic and international flights: 60 min.
Between international flights: 60 min.

Madrid Airport terminals

Airport terminals are the sectors - sometimes separate buildings - that allow air travellers to move between the areas for boarding and disembarking from the plane and transport on the ground. It's essential to check from which terminal you are departing from or travelling through because you might need some extra time to get to the necessary one, especially in larger airports. In Madrid-Barajas Airport there are 5 Terminals.

Terminal T1 – Aeroflot, easyJet, Ryanair, United Airlines and others

Terminal T2 – Air France, Alitalia, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and others

Terminal T3 – Air Europa, Delta, Western Air and others

Terminal T4 – American Airlines, Czech Airlines, Emirates, Iberia, Qatar Airways and others

Terminal T4S – American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and others

Getting from Madrid Airport to city centre

It may be difficult to find the best way to get to the city centre when travelling to a destination for the very first time. Public transportation is not always operating straight from the airport and taxis might be expensive. We suggest checking all the alternatives ahead of the flight so you are aware of what your options are and can plan your trip respectively.

Madrid Airport train

Line C1
Direction: Príncipe Pío
Travel time (approx.): 20 min. to the city centre
Operating hours: 06:02 AM - 11:31 PM, daily

Madrid Airport bus

Line 101
Direction: Canillejas Transport Hub
Travel time (approx.): 26 min. to final destination
Operating hours: Mon-Fri: 06:00 AM - 11:25 PM, Sat-Sun: 07:00 AM - 11:25 PM
Line 203
Direction: Atocha railway station
Travel time (approx.): 40 min. to the final destination
Operating hours: 24 hrs., daily
Line 200
Direction: Avenida de América
Line 827
Direction: Tres Cantos

Madrid Airport metro

Line 8
Travel time (approx.): 15 min. to city centre
Ticket price: adult single ticket starts from 5 EUR

Madrid Airport taxi

Pick up point: outside the terminals
Travel time (approx.): 25 min. to city centre
Approximate price: 30 EUR

Where to have a rest in Madrid-Barajas Airport

Sometimes air passengers experience prolonged waiting times between flights, such as overnight layovers. When this happens, it is good for passengers to be familiar with where they can relax and spend their time between flights.

Madrid Airport lounges

Lounges are places in the airport which provide passengers with services such as food, drinks, relaxation spaces, free WIFI and showers, so that passengers can wait in comfort.

Cibeles Lounge
Location: Terminal 1, Level 2
Opening hours: 24 hrs., daily
Price: 36.05 EUR
Puerta de Alcala Lounge
Location: Terminal 2, Level 2
Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Price: 34.90 EUR

Hotels near Madrid Airport

When your flight departs the next day or the lounges are not so relaxing, you can opt for staying in a nearby hotel. Whereas some hotels are within in the airport building, with others, passengers may need to leave the airport to find the closest hotel. In the event you decide to stay overnight in a hotel between flights, we have chosen some comfortable options for you.

ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas Hotel
Price: from 75 EUR per night
Address: Av. General, 49, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Contact: +34 913 010 999
Barajas Plaza Hotel
Price: from 54 EUR per night
Address: C/ Camarillas, 5-7, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Contact: +34 913 010 081

Madrid Airport cafes & restaurants

Feeling hungry or thirsty while travelling is the last thing you need. Whether you require a simple breakfast before an early flight, a leisurely lunch during an extensive layover, or to just grab something to eat while on board, we have several possibilities for you to ensure you don’t become hungry during your journey.

PAUL
Description: French bakery
Location: several locations in Terminals 4 and 3
Starbucks
Description: coffee, drinks, desserts, sandwiches, snacks
Location: Terminals 1, 4, and 4S
Espression Lavazza
Description: coffee, snacks, desserts, cold and hot drinks
Location: Terminals 1, 2, and 4
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily

Madrid Airport shops

If you leave your souvenir shopping to the last possible minute, or you just have time to pass before the flight, it's worthwhile visiting the airport shops. Our guide below can help you to discover the best shopping places for your needs.

Madrid
Description: Duty Free
Location: several locations in each terminal
WHSmith
Description: newspapers, magazines, books, drinks, snacks, and sweets
Location: Terminals 4 and 4S
Samsonite
Description: luggage and travel accessories
Location: Terminal T4, Departures, Level 1, Boarding area J
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily

Madrid Airport car rental

Some parts of the world are worth travelling through by car, or it may be necessary for your journey to drive. This list of car rental companies will help you to pick the right car rental company for your journey.

Enterprise
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Contact: +34 912 750 995
Avis
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM, daily
Contact: +34 902 200 162
Sixt
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 01:00 AM, daily
Contact: +34 871 180 192

Other services in Madrid International Airport

Below are some other useful amenities in the airport that you may need to visit during your time in the airport.

Lost & Found
Farmacia (Pharmacy)
Tourist Information
Children's play areas

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MYFLYRIGHT is a legal tech company, specialized in the support of airline passengers affected by flight delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, delayed or lost luggage and the refund of unused airline tickets. MYFLYRIGHT was founded 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates out of 3 offices, its headquarter in Hamburg and its branches in Prague, Czech Republic and Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Currently, MYFLYRIGHT employs a team of around 25 people working in Marketing, Operations, Legal, Customer Support and IT. The organization operates across 5 markets – Germany, United Kingdom, Romania, Austria, and Switzerland.

MYFLYRIGHT’s goal is to provide access to justice for all aviation passengers who experience irregularities in their flight transportation. Notably, 75% of all compensation requests submitted by passengers get rejected. Whereas, MYFLYRIGHT is able to successfully execute the applicable customer claims in more than 98% of cases at court.