Barajas - Airport

Madrid’s airport, Barajas (MAD), lies a little over ten kilometres northeast of the city. The cheapest way to get to Madrid is by metro: line 8 goes to Nuevos Ministerios (the journey takes about 30 minutes). A taxi ride costs more at night and on Sundays, and takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic. Numerous car rental companies are also available at the airport.

Address: Avenida de la Hispanidad, Madrid

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Phone: +34 913 21 10 00

Website: www.aena.es

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Passport / Visa

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Best Time to Visit

Madrid offers a generally dry climate, as it is located in the heart of Spain. There is little rain- or snowfall—you can consider a trip all year round. During the summer months, the city can be quite crowded with tourists, while the locals flee the heat for the shores. Spring and autumn offer both mild temperatures and lower prices for accommodation.

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Public Transport

Madrid’s metro system consists of 16 lines that serve both the city and its suburbs. The metro is also the most efficient way of getting around and runs from 6am to 2am daily.

The EMT bus network is made up of about a hundred lines, including a useful “circle route” (the buses are marked with a C). Buses run from 6am to 11:30pm daily, with some night buses running later.

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Phone: +34 914 06 88 00

Website: www.emtmadrid.es

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Taxi

When taxis are available for hire, this is indicated by a “Libre” sign in the front windshield and a green light on the roof.

Radio-Taxi Asociación Gremial
+34 914 475 180
www.radiotaxigremial.com

Radio-Taxi Independiente
+34 914 051 213
www.radiotaxindependiente.com/rti/

Tele Taxi
+34 913 712131
www.tele-taxi.es

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Post

Most post offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 8:30pm and on Saturdays from 9:30am to 1pm. The main post office on Plaza de Cibeles, stays open until 9:30am on weekdays and from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays.

Address: Paseo del Prado, 1, Madrid

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Phone: +34 915 23 06 94

Website: www.correos.es

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Pharmacy

All chemists have a list or a sign in the window with details of the pharmacies on duty each night, with the nearest one highlighted. There are two chemists that are open at all times:

Farmacia Central
Paseo de Santa Maria de la Cabeza 64, Madrid
+34 914 730 672

Farmacia Lastra
Calle del Conde de Peñalver 27, Madrid
+34 914 024 272

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Telephone

Country code: +34
Area code: 91

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Electricity

220 volt (125 volt in some older buildings)

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