There are taxi stops at the terminals 4 in section arrivals.
The approximate cost from the airport of Barajas and Puerta del Sol is about 20 euros + 4,5 euros charged by the airport.
The carriage of luggage and pet (in approved transport) is always free.
It is advisable not to strangers who sometimes offer their services inside the airport. The taxi fare is always indicated by the meter of it.
The journey between the airport and downtown can vary between 20 and 40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.
The taxi is the most comfortable transport option between the airport and downtown. Especially if you travel with luggage, if you do not know how to get to their destination.
Barajas Airport is served by subway (line 8) in Madrid two seasons: one in the T2 (Metro Airport T1-T2-T3) and at T4 (T4 Metro Airport).
Transport in Madrid metro is comfortable, fast (about 40 minutes to Puerta del Sol), economic and efficient. It is inadvisable to use this type of transport if you travel with much luggage.
Note that it is common to find groups of pickpockets operating within the walls of Madrid. Please therefore caution if traveling in a particular group (the preference of the pickpockets are often large groups speaking Spanish who are not distracted from it) and always avoid bringing backpacks on their back pockets or easily accessible.
The cost of a single subway ticket is 1 €, 7 € the 10 trips travel pass. Remember that it is necessary to pay a supplement for the entry and exit stations in the airport (T1, T2, T3 and T4). The amount of this supplement is € 1.
Metro schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m..
