How busy is the Madrid airport?

Madrid airport is the busiest airport in Spain with nearly 62 million passengers. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport operates from 1928 and is located 13 km (8 mi) from Madrid's historic centre.

How many hours before flight do you need to be at airport?

Always follow your airline's guidance on how early you need to be at the airport before your flight. As a general guide, you will need to have checked in and be ready to go through security at least 2 hours before your flight departure time.

Is 2 hours early enough for international flight?

When you're addressing the question of how early you should get to the airport for your next flight, it's always best to err on the side of caution. For international flights, go with 3 hours, and for domestic ones, 2 hours. Adding an extra half an hour can help with unforeseen delays and is rarely a bad idea.

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Where do I check in at Madrid Airport for Iberia?

At Madrid airport, check-in for all flights (including Air Nostrum) is located on Level 2 in Terminal 4. This means that you can check in any Iberia desk that is open, irrespective of your destination. The check-in area is divided into two separate areas, one for Business class and one for Economy class.

Is 2 hours enough time for International Flight?

For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection. For international flights on different airlines, the connection time will need to be even greater as you may have to change terminals between the two flights.

Is Madrid airport easy to navigate?

If you have a connection at the Madrid Barajas Airport and you need to get from one terminal to the other, it can take time, but it is free and relatively easy. You can walk between terminals 1, 2, and 3. It is about a 10-minute walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and 3 which are right next to each other.

How long does it take to get through immigration in Madrid airport?

I've been through in five minutes (after a five minute walk from the gate), and I've waited 45 minutes. That's, of course, in addition to the time that it takes to get off the plane. If you're arriving at T4S, it'll be another 10 minutes, at least, after your clear passport control before you are out of the airport.

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