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- Capital
- Madrid
- Population
- 49,442,844
- Area
- 506,030 km²
- Calling code
- +34
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
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- Schengen member
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- Generally safe
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Explore Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency EURTime in Madrid 00:33UTC+02:00Country codes ES / ESP
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Madrid. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
13 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Prado Museum
Prado Museum is one option for your time in Madrid. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
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Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Retiro Park
Retiro Park is one option for your time in Madrid. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Plaza Mayor, Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Gran Via, Madrid
Gran Via, Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one option for your time in Madrid. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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Reina Sofia Museum
Reina Sofia Museum is one option for your time in Madrid. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Cibeles Fountain
Cibeles Fountain is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Atocha Station
Atocha Station is one option for your time in Madrid. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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MAD
An arrival option for Madrid
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
14.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Madrid. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at MAD
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MAD airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | MAD | 14.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Salamanca Airport | SLM | 163.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Valladolid Airport | VLL | 172.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Logroño-Agoncillo Airport | RJL | 254.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Zaragoza Airport | ZAZ | 262.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Vitoria Airport | VIT | 286.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Madrid · LEMD
Elevation1998 ft
Coordinates40.493407, -3.572249
Runways
14L / 32R
11483 × 197 ft
ASP14R / 32L
13084 × 197 ft
ASP18L / 36R
11483 × 197 ft
ASP18R / 36L
14271 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
MADRID APP127.5 MHz
ATIS118.25 MHz
ATIS Departure130.85 MHz
Delivery East130.075 MHz
Delivery West130.35 MHz
FIRE122.975 MHz
GND121.85 MHz
TWR 36L118.07 MHz
TWR 14R118.15 MHz
TWR 36R118.67 MHz
TWR 14L118.975 MHz
Salamanca Airport
Salamanca · LESA
Elevation2595 ft
Coordinates40.952099, -5.50199
Runways
03 / 21
8245 × 148 ft
ASP08 / 26
6115 × 400 ft
GRERadio frequencies
APP124.4 MHz
GND121.85 MHz
TWR139.3 MHz
Valladolid Airport
Valladolid · LEVD
Elevation2776 ft
Coordinates41.7061, -4.85194
Runways
05 / 23
9843 × 197 ft
ASP15 / 33
2976 × 197 ft
GRERadio frequencies
TWR122.2 MHz
Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
Logroño · LELO
Elevation1161 ft
Coordinates42.460953, -2.322235
Runways
11 / 29
7218 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
twr118.575 MHz
base militar123.225 MHz
Zaragoza Airport
Zaragoza · LEZG
Elevation863 ft
Coordinates41.666199, -1.04155
Runways
12L / 30R
9843 × 148 ft
ASP12R / 30L
12198 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.3 MHz
GND118.1 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Vitoria Airport
Alava · LEVT
Elevation1682 ft
Coordinates42.882801, -2.72447
Runways
04 / 22
11483 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
GND121.8 MHz
TWR118.45 MHz
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Getting around Madrid
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Prado Museum
Directions ↗Prado Museum is one option for your time in Madrid. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Directions ↗Royal Palace of Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Retiro Park
Directions ↗Retiro Park is one option for your time in Madrid. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Directions ↗Plaza Mayor, Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Puerta del Sol
Directions ↗Puerta del Sol is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Gran Via, Madrid
Directions ↗Gran Via, Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Directions ↗Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Directions ↗Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one option for your time in Madrid. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Reina Sofia Museum
Directions ↗Reina Sofia Museum is one option for your time in Madrid. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Temple of Debod
Directions ↗Temple of Debod is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mercado de San Miguel
Directions ↗Mercado de San Miguel is one option for your time in Madrid. Check today’s menu, opening hours and booking options.
Almudena Cathedral
Directions ↗Almudena Cathedral is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cibeles Fountain
Directions ↗Cibeles Fountain is one option for your time in Madrid. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Atocha Station
Directions ↗Atocha Station is one option for your time in Madrid. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
El Rastro, Madrid
Directions ↗El Rastro, Madrid is one option for your time in Madrid. Check today’s menu, opening hours and booking options.
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Madrid
3,255,944 residents
JAN
5 °C
FEB
7 °C
MAR
10 °C
APR
13 °C
MAY
18 °C
JUN
23 °C
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Barcelona
1,686,208 residents
JAN
9 °C
FEB
9 °C
MAR
12 °C
APR
14 °C
MAY
17 °C
JUN
22 °C
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Valencia
824,340 residents
JAN
11 °C
FEB
12 °C
MAR
14 °C
APR
16 °C
MAY
19 °C
JUN
24 °C
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