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Taxi from MAD to City centre

The taxi ride from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to City centre covers roughly 18.3 km of driving in 44 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare (€33.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
18 km
Free-flow time
44m
Typical taxi (band)
€33.00 – €36.30
Median estimate
€33.00
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MAD → City centre

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FAQ

MAD taxi questions

How much is a taxi from MAD to City centre?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is €33.00 before tip (source: Comunidad de Madrid — Tarifas del taxi). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly €33.00–€36.30 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from MAD?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Madrid’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at MAD?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Madrid taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Madrid. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Comunidad de Madrid — Tarifas del taxi.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Comunidad de Madrid — Tarifas del taxi’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-15.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Comunidad de Madrid — Tarifas del taxi

Last verified
April 15, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

Editorial notes

Tarifa 2 nocturna y festivos: €3.15 base + €1.50/km. Tarifa fija aeropuerto-centro €33.

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