Museo del Prado
One of the world's great art galleries, with works by Velázquez, Goya and Bosch.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid: airports, things to do and where to stay
Madrid, the capital of Spain, brings together great art museums, large parks and a lively nightlife. Its historic centre is easy to explore on foot.
Madrid airports
From the airport to central Madrid
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport is about 14 km from central Madrid.
Línea Exprés Aeropuerto
24-hour bus between T1, T2, T4 and Atocha station. Single fare of €5.
Metro línea 8
Stations at T1-T2-T3 and T4. Reaches Nuevos Ministerios in about 15 min. A €3 airport supplement applies.
Cercanías C1
Train from T4 to Chamartín, Atocha and Príncipe Pío. From the other terminals, take the free shuttle bus.
Taxi
Ranks outside arrivals at every terminal. Fixed fare of €33 to anywhere inside the M-30 ring road.
Madrid
Things to do in Madrid
Palacio Real
The official residence of the Spanish Crown, with historic rooms open to visitors next to Almudena Cathedral.
Parque del Retiro
The great central park, with its boating lake and the Crystal Palace.
Plaza Mayor
Arcaded 17th-century square in the heart of old Habsburg Madrid, lined with bars and terraces.
Gran Vía
The city's most famous avenue, with early 20th-century buildings, theatres and shops.
Templo de Debod
Egyptian temple moved to Madrid, famous for its sunsets over the Casa de Campo.
Where to stay in Madrid
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Madrid?
Madrid is served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD).
How far is the airport from central Madrid?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport is about 14 km from central Madrid.
How do I get from the airport to central Madrid?
From Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport you can take Línea Exprés Aeropuerto (bus), Metro línea 8 (metro), Cercanías C1 (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Madrid?
Highlights of Madrid include Museo del Prado, Palacio Real, Parque del Retiro, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, and Templo de Debod.
Photo credits
- Museo del Prado: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palacio Real: Tim Adams, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Parque del Retiro: Max Alexander / PromoMadrid, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza Mayor: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gran Vía: Felipe Gabaldón, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Templo de Debod: Matt Joseph, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons