Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain
Quick Facts
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is a Schengen Area airport in Madrid, Spain. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport MAD
City Madrid
Country Spain
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code MAD
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City Madrid
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Country Spain
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is located in Madrid, Spain. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Spain.
Transit FAQs — Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
Do I need a visa to transit through Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is in Spain, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Madrid during your layover.
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