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Getting from Madrid airport to the city center
Fastest options: Metro and Cercanías train. Best value: EMT Express bus.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-15 min | €4.50-€6 (includes €3 airport supplement) | every 4–7 min (traffic dependent) | fast access to metro network | |
25-30 min | €2.60 (standard single fare) | every 30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travel to Atocha | |
30-40 min | €5 (flat fare; 24-hour service) | every 15–35 min (traffic dependent) | 24-hour budget option | |
20-40 min | €30 (fixed fare within M-30 ring) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | €20-€40 (varies with demand and traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
20-40 min | €40-€70 (pre-booked; varies by provider) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or guaranteed pickup | |
25-50 min | €30-€80 (daily rate; parking extra) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | onward travel flexibility |
Notes:
- Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Metro requires a €3 airport supplement on top of the standard fare.
- Taxis have a fixed €30 fare to destinations within the M-30 ring road.
- Cercanías trains depart from Terminal 4 only; free shuttle connects other terminals.
- EMT Express bus operates 24 hours with increased frequency during peak times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Madrid
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| Iberia Airlines | IBE | IB | Yes |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Madrid
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 10°C | 2°C |
| February | 12°C | 3°C |
| March | 15°C | 5°C |
| April | 18°C | 7°C |
| May | 23°C | 12°C |
| June | 29°C | 17°C |
| July | 33°C | 21°C |
| August | 33°C | 21°C |
| September | 27°C | 16°C |
| October | 21°C | 12°C |
| November | 14°C | 7°C |
| December | 11°C | 4°C |
14 day forecast
Madrid travel tips
To save on the Madrid metro, buy a 10-ride ticket that can be shared
A 10-ride ticket saves you some money on the Madrid metro. Such a ticket costs 12.2 euro, while one trip costs 1.5-2 euro. It is also useful when travelling with friends or family since anyone can use such a ticket.
If you love underground hangouts, check out La Tabacalera in Madrid
La Tabacalera is a cultural centre in an old abandoned tobacco factory in the Lavapies area. Here you can find the weirdest creative people. If you like graffiti and cellars, then this is the place for you. La Tabacalera also hosts many masterclasses, from longboarding to ballet classes.
Most cafes in Madrid start serving breakfast from 10:00, so don’t wake up too early
Many cafes in Madrid serve breakfast from 10:00 until 14:00. Some establishments have a separate breakfast menu, including hot dishes and desserts, but a standard Spanish breakfast is a bun with coffee. In any case, waking up early to have breakfast in Madrid is not worth it – the locals go to bed after parties only after 04:00, so breakfasts are late here.
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