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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Madrid, Spain

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Large multi-terminal airport serving Madrid, with a modern building and satellite terminals. The terminals have shops and restaurants, but there are long walks between gates, queues and a shortage of seats.

Highlights

  • Terminal 4 satellite
  • Duty-free perfume shops
  • Automated shuttle train

Good to know

  • Transfers between terminals by train or bus
  • Peak-hour queues at security checkpoints

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