Taxi from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Puerta del Sol
A taxi from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Puerta del Sol costs about €33.00 at any time: a flat fare plus extras (20.0 km, about 32 min). From the official Madrid taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 31 October 2026.
Fare
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | €33.00 | – | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | €33.00 | – | Same flat fare |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | €33.00 | – | Same flat fare |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | €33.00 | – | Same flat fare |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Taxis wait at the official ranks outside Terminals 1, 2 and 4. To and from anywhere inside the M-30 there's a flat fare.
- Drop-off: Puerta del Sol
- The square at the centre of Madrid, Kilometre Zero of Spain's roads. It's pedestrian, as are many streets around it, so the cab stops on one of its edges.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Puerta del Sol?
- About €33.00 on a weekday in the daytime, for 20.0 km (about 32 min).
- Is it a flat fare or the meter?
- A flat fare: Airport ↔ inside the M-30 flat fare (Tarifa 4), €33.00. Surcharges come on top, so the total is about €33.00.
- Which surcharges apply?
- None on a weekday in the daytime.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- No, it comes to about €33.00 at any time.
Zones and charges on this trip
Puerta del Sol is in Inside the M-30.
| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport ↔ inside the M-30 flat fare (Tarifa 4) | Yes, €33.00 | Trips between Madrid-Barajas Airport and Inside the M-30 |
Route
Usually via M12, Calle de Manuel Azaña (M40), M23 and Calle de la Aduana. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
- Madrid joint taxi area (APC) (taxi service area)
- Madrid-Barajas Airport
- Station or IFEMA taxi rank
- Flat-fare zones
- Your route
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