MAD · LAYOVER MATCHING
Meet travelers at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
T4 is a lesson in light. The ceiling waves are calming even at 2am.
Madrid, Spain · 4 terminals · 60 million passengers/year
How long is a typical layover at MAD?
60 min minimum, 2-3h for long-hauls
Best meetup spot at MAD
T4 Richard Rogers-designed terminal; Gastrobar 100 Montaditos near the central gates
Airport essentials
Terminals
4
Getting around
T4 connected to T4S by underground train (4 min); T1-3 walkable, but T4 requires a free bus
Free wifi
Free unlimited wifi
SIM / eSIM
Lowi and Orange kiosks in T4 arrivals, usually English-speaking
Hub for: Iberia, Air Europa, Oneworld
Long layover? Do this.
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios in 12 min, then transfer for Sol or a tapas crawl in La Latina
People also ask
What's the typical layover time at MAD?
60 min minimum, 2-3h for long-hauls
Where should I meet a travel buddy at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport?
T4 Richard Rogers-designed terminal; Gastrobar 100 Montaditos near the central gates
Can I leave MAD during my layover?
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios in 12 min, then transfer for Sol or a tapas crawl in La Latina
Is wifi free at MAD?
Free unlimited wifi
Where can I get a SIM card at MAD?
Lowi and Orange kiosks in T4 arrivals, usually English-speaking
How do I match with a traveler at MAD on Nomapal?
Open Nomapal in layover mode. The app surfaces travelers currently matched to Madrid or passing through MAD. Swipe, match, message, meet at the meetup spot. Takes about as long as a coffee queue.
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Official airport information: www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas.html