One of the busiest airports in Europe, Barajas Airport in Madrid is served by a large number of airlines including national and international airlines. Located just 12 kilometers from the city center, the airport offers a wide array of facilities, thus catering to business as well as leisure travelers.
Barajas Airport, Madrid
Barajas Airport is the international airport of Madrid and one of the busiest ones in Europe. It is located at a distance of 12 kilometers from the city center. The airport has 4 terminals and receives a large number of domestic and international flights every day. With plenty of national and international flights arriving to and departing from the Barajas Airport in Madrid, the airport connects Madrid to a large number of cities in Spain and outside.
There are many international airlines that run flights to and from the Barajas Airport. These include British Airways, Air Madrid, SWISS, Air China, Lufthansa, MALEV, Air France, Meridiana, Air Italy, Lviv Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta, Thai Airways, easyJet, EgyptAir, Finnair, Czech Airlines, germanwings, US Airways and lots more.
Facilities at Barajas Airport
Barajas airport of Madrid provides a wide range of amenities and facilities that cater to all kinds of travelers visiting the city. There is a free shuttle bus that runs between the terminals for transferring passengers. The Automated Passenger Transport System or APM connects the new terminal with the satellite building. The new terminal is also connected to other terminals by a free shuttle bus.
Amenities and facilities at Barajas Airport include
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currency exchange, two banks, a post office, several ATMs, VIP lounges, Internet access, more than 100 shops including duty free shops, over 30 restaurants, cafes and bars, hotels and many more.
Terminal 1 consists of a bank that is open 24 hours a day. Report of lost luggage can be made at Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. The airport also offers business facilities including meeting rooms, a conference and a business center in Terminal 2. Moreover, there are first aid stations in terminals 2 and 4, pharmacies in terminals 1, 2 and 4 and nurseries in terminals 2 and 4. Other facilities include travel agencies, tour operators, a playground and a chapel.
Also, there are more than 22 information desks at Barajas Airport that provide assistance and information to all the travelers arriving to and departing from the airport.
To and From Barajas Airport
The convenient location of the Barajas Airport makes it easily accessible from various parts of Madrid. The metro line links the airport to the station Nuevos Ministerios which is located at the city center. The metro can be availed to reach the train stations in Madrid from the airport.
A large number of public buses also are available to and from the airport. There are bus stops outside Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. Moreover, there are plenty of taxis available at the airport. Besides, car rentals in Madrid offer airport transfers.
The airport handled approximately 52,140,000 passengers and about 322,000 tonnes of cargo in the year 2007. The Barajas Airport is being expanded and after the expansion, it will become one of the largest and important airports in Europe.
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