Cheapest way
Renfe Cercanías C1 to Chamartín €2.60 or Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios €4.50-5 — 20-25 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
T1/T2/T3/T4 arrivals — outside baggage claim, follow "Taxi" signs
How to avoid taxi scams at Madrid Barajas
- €30 flat rate to city centre (inside M-30 ring road) is LAW — you cannot be charged more.
- Only use white taxis with red stripe. Others are unlicensed.
- Driver may add €5.50 airport supplement to metered fares — this is on top of flat rate, not scam.
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Getting out of Madrid (MAD)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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