Madcap central1/26/2024 At London Heathrow yes, but never at Madrid. I have never had to wait 2 hours at passport control in Madrid. If your plane landed at a similar time to larger planes coming in from the likes of the US, South America or Asia, then that can result in queues, but the border officers are usually quite swift in processing passengers. you likely arrived at either T4/4s or T1. There are four terminals at Madrid airport. Germany has, in the last week, declared Spain to be a ‘Risk Zone’ - so best to keep up to date with travel requirements. Covid infection rates are rising in Spain as a result of the Delta variant and restrictions/entry requirements amongst countries are frequently changing. Given the time it will take you to clear immigration, health check and baggage reclaim, in addition to dropping your bags off in the lounge, travelling to and from the centre, and allowing enough time for check in/security for your onward flight, this will leave you with very little time for a tour of the city.Īdditionally, you should also check with German authorities that you are not required to have any additional testing done if you ‘enter Spain’ before flying on to Germany - some countries do have a requirement for additional testing, irrespective of double vaccination status, although I don’t think it is currently the case for Germany. Once in central Madrid, taxis can be flagged down on the street, or taken from a taxi rank for a return trip to the airport. The journey time will be around 25/30 minutes. Taxis are lined up and waiting to go directly outside the terminal exit and cost a flat rate of €30 each way. The fastest way of getting into the centre is by taxi. Take a look at this website for the most up to date information and access to the Health Declaration form: īaggage reclaim can, at times, be a little slow and stop, start - depends on how many flights are arriving at a similar time. Having passed through Immigration, you will then have to pass through the Health Check area, prior to baggage reclaim, and this is where you will need to show your vaccination status and the QR code I mentioned. Bring with you your official vaccination certificate - in Europe and U.K. Additionally, you will need to complete and submit a Health Declaration form which will then generate a QR code which you will need to show on arrival into Madrid. ![]() Prior to flying you will have to complete an Advance Traveller Information form which you should be prompted to do by your airline. Thankfully Immigration at Madrid Barajas is nothing like what is experienced going into the US, Mexico or Argentina! How busy it is depends on how many flights arrive around a similar time, but generally speaking, the Police Officers on the Immigration desks are efficient at processing passengers. Daniela: You are doing a really selfless and admirable thing for your father and I hope all goes well for you both during your forthcoming procedures.
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