If you’re flying to Madrid from an international destination, you may be wondering which terminal your flight will arrive at. Madrid-Barajas Airport, also known as Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, has four terminals that serve both domestic and international flights.
Terminal 1 (T1)
Terminal 1 is the oldest terminal at the airport and currently serves a limited number of airlines including Air Europa and Ryanair. If you’re flying with one of these airlines, your international flight will likely arrive at Terminal 1.
Terminal 2 (T2)
Terminal 2 is split into three sections: T2A, T2B, and T2C. This terminal primarily serves international flights from many different airlines including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Air France. If you’re unsure which section of Terminal 2 your flight will arrive at, check with your airline or consult the airport’s website.
T2A
- Aer Lingus
- Air Europa
- Air Moldova
- Brussels Airlines
- Bulgaria Air
- Croatia Airlines
- Czech Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
T2B
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines
- Air Algerie
- Air Canada Rouge
- Dubai International Airlines
- Iberia Express
- Royal Air Maroc
- Singapore Airlines
- Tunisair
T2C
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Air China
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Alitalia
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- China Eastern Airlines
- Egyptair
Terminal 3 (T3)
Terminal 3 primarily serves domestic flights, but also some international flights from airlines such as Iberia and Vueling. If you’re flying on one of these airlines for an international flight, it’s likely that your flight will arrive at Terminal 3.
Terminal 4 (T4)
Finally, Terminal 4 is the largest terminal at Madrid-Barajas Airport and is split into two sections: T4S and T4. T4S serves Schengen-area flights, while T4 serves all other international flights. Many major airlines operate out of Terminal 4 including Emirates, Lufthansa, and Qatar Airways.
T4S
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Czech Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Saudia
- TAP Portugal/Luxair/LOT Polish Airlines/Aegean Airlines/Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines.
T4
- American Airlines/United Airlines/Delta Air Lines/Air Europa/Avianca/Emirates/Qatar Airways/Lufthansa/ Royal Air Maroc and others.
It’s always a good idea to check with your airline or consult the airport’s website to confirm which terminal your international flight will arrive at. With this information in hand, you can plan your arrival and departure from Madrid-Barajas Airport with ease.