Flying to Madrid
To get to the Sierra de Gredos by plane, you have fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport: about an hour and half´s drive to most wine villages in the Sierra de Gredos. Madrid operates all the mayor airlines and many budget airlines, such as Iberia, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, Easyjet, Ryanair, Wizzair to name but a few.
ABOUT Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (IATA: MAD) is Spain’s largest and busiest airport, located approximately 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Madrid’s city center. As the primary gateway to the Spanish capital and a key hub for international travel, the airport serves as a strategic link between Europe, Latin America, and other global destinations.
Ranked among the top ten busiest airports in Europe, Madrid-Barajas is a major base for Iberia Airlines, which operates a significant portion of its flights to Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The airport is also served by numerous international carriers, connecting travelers to over 190 destinations worldwide across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Spanning a vast area, the airport features four main terminals (T1, T2, T3, and T4) and an additional satellite terminal (T4S). Terminal 4, notable for its striking design by architects Richard Rogers and Antonio Lamela, is one of the world’s largest airport terminals and a hallmark of Madrid-Barajas’ status as a global aviation hub.
Madrid-Barajas offers a wide range of passenger services, including extensive dining, shopping, and business facilities. Its efficient transportation links include the Madrid Metro (Line 8), commuter trains, buses, and taxis, making it easy to reach the airport from the city center in approximately 20–30 minutes.
With its modern infrastructure, comprehensive connectivity, and proximity to Madrid’s vibrant cultural and business centers, Madrid-Barajas plays a pivotal role in Spain’s travel and tourism industry, serving over 60 million passengers annually and standing as a symbol of Madrid’s global connectivity.