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Madrid Airport is located conveniently close to the city and compared with some major airports, Madrid Barajas is not immune from that intractable problem of urban life, heavy traffic. Delays at peak hours and in the evenings, to and from Madrid, are not uncommon.

Madrid’s airport's three terminals stand side by side, linked by corridors and moving walkways. This development presents its own challenges even to those who enjoy physical exercise and, sensibly, there is a transfer bus service for those passengers changing flights and terminals.

Terminal 1 is the biggest and least complicated, but it is easy to lose your sense of direction in Terminal 2, and even the small Terminal 3, where facilities are spread unevenly over either two or three levels. On the landside, those in search of a meal need persistence to track down some of the more desirable places.

Terminal 2 is redeemed by a pleasant lounge area where you can relax and watch the planes come and go.

Among the airports plus points are convenient parking which is very reasonably priced. There are frequent bus services into Madrid city which is more direct than the Metro Rail Service. which involves at least two changes to connect with the heart of the city. There are taxis outside each Terminal's Arrivals area and the journey time to central Madrid is around 25-30 minutes depending on traffic. The fare should be in the region of €15-€20.

The Madrid Metro subway system links the airport with the city. There is no direct link with the main Spanish rail network and you need to use the Metro network to connect with long distance trains.

The airport Metro station is located in Terminal 2 on the connecting corridor to Parking area 2.