Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) Parking

Parking options at Barajas Airport:  You have ten different parking options:

1. Economy Parking for Terminals 1, 2 & 3:  shuttle bus to T1 runs every 5 mins (longer at nights),  takes 7 mins.; to T2 every 5 mins, takes 10 mins; to T3 every 5 mins; takes 10 mins. - tel. 686 595 476
2. Economy Parking for Terminal 4:  shuttle bus to T4 runs every 30 mins; takes 4 mins. - tel. 682 058 902

3. Long-stay Parking for Terminals 1, 2 & 3:  shuttle bus to T1 runs every 7 mins & takes 3 mins; to T2 runs every 7 mins; takes 6 mins. - same with T3.
4. Long-stay Parking for Terminal 4: shuttle bus to T4 runs every 10 mins; takes 4 mins. tel. 682 058 903

5. P1 carpark is only meters from T1 - ideal for parking under 4 days or passenger pickup/dropoff. Tel: 913 936 128
6. P2 carpark is only meters from T2 & T3 - ideal for parking under 4 days or passenger pickup/dropoff. Tel: 913 936 127
7. P4 carpark is only meters from T4 - ideal for parking under 4 days or passenger pickup/dropoff. Tel: 917 46 190  /191

8. 'Express’ carpark across from Terminal 2 is for stays under half an hour - tel. 913 936 524.

9. VIP carpark for T4 - leave/pickup car a few meters from T4 - tel.913 93 337
10. VIP carpark for  T1, T2 & T3 - leave/pickup car either from T1 arrivals area or T2 departures area.. tel. 913 937 337

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Madrid Barajas airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at Madrid Barajas airport. They provide shuttle service too.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.