Car Hire Madrid Airport - Mini guide to Madrid Airport
Madrid Barajas Airport is rapidly becoming a major hub with many worldwide connections, and is the foremost European airport with links to Central and South America.
Located 9 miles from the centre of Madrid, the airport currently handles more than 25 million passengers a year. This figure is set to almost double by 2010. In order to handle the increase in traffic, a new satellite terminal is planned in addition to two new runways, making a total of four.
Madrid Barajas Airport has three terminals. Terminal 1, the largest, is for most international flights. Terminal 2 handles domestic Spanish flights and ‘Iberia European’ serves all major destinations in central and southern Europe. Terminal 3 is for Iberia domestic and regional shuttle services. Moving walkways connect the terminals and there is also a transfer bus for passengers changing flights and terminals.
The majority of the airport's food outlets are found through the Departures security/passport check in Terminal 1. There is a Post Office in Terminal 1 Arrivals on the lower floor.
The main bank in Terminal 1 is Caja Madrid on the upper level, though there are various other ATMs located throughout all terminals. Madrid Barajas Airport has no lockers inside the terminals but facilities exist at ground level outside Terminal 1 Arrivals Lounge and between Terminals 1 and 2. Further facilities include two pharmacies, a nursery and a medical centre in Terminal 1.
Business travellers are well-catered for with a business and conference centre situated in Terminal 2. The airlines also provide their own business lounges. Six VIP lounges are located in the airport.
The airport is fully accessible to wheelchairs and there are specially designated areas in the carparks.
There are 22 information desks located throughout the terminals.
Airport information: (+34) 91 393 60 60 Flight information (Spanish language): www2.aena.es/aeropuertos/barajas/index.htm
