Madrid-Barajas Airport

About Madrid

Madrid has been the capital of Spain since 1562 and is located on the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterised by warm dry summers and cool winters.

Madrid is a city of monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum.

Madrid is not just a cultural destination. It is also a lively metropolis with many pubs, cafes, discotheques and nightclubs open late into the night. Don't be surprised if you get stuck in a traffic jam at four in the morning, and the people you meet are not necessarily going off to work.

About Madrid-Barajas Airport

Madrid-Barajas airport is located in the centre of Spain, 12 km from the centre of Madrid. No other European capital has an international airport so close to its urban centre, making things more convenient for travellers, saving them time and money on their journeys.

Madrid-Barajas is one of the major driving forces in the Community of Madrid, since it stimulates the entire economy, facilitating the growth of companies and an increase in tourism.

In order to modernise and prepare Madrid-Barajas airport for the future air transport demand, important infrastructure and services projects have been put in work, both at the New Terminal Area, and on the airfield, with two new runways and other relevant infrastructures.

Madrid-Barajas will become one of the most important European hub airports, especially as a connection platform between Latin America and Europe. This will provide connectivity, the number of possible destinations will be increased and the social and economic prospects will grow.

During 2005, the airport processed 41,963,197 passengers, 415,677 operations and 328.3 tonnes of cargo.

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