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MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (IATA: MAD, ICAO:LEMD) is located in the the city of Madrid, Spain. It is the primary international airport serving Madrid and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+34913211000

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IATA Code

MAD

ICAO Code

LEMD

Name

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Spain (ES)

City

Madrid

Latitude

40.4935600

Longitude

-3.5667640

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+34913211000

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Airport Overview

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport（MAD） is the principal international gateway serving Madrid, Spain, and a major air logistics hub between Europe and Latin America. Located approximately 9 km from Madrid’s financial district and northeast of the historic city centre, the airport connects a dense metropolitan market with Spain’s manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical, food and distribution sectors. Its international-hub profile makes it suitable for both direct export planning and consolidation through wider European or transatlantic networks. Our service team uses the airport as a routing point for general cargo, time-sensitive shipments and controlled-temperature movements, while confirming terminal acceptance, carrier capacity, customs status and ground-handling arrangements before booking.

IATA / ICAO	MAD / LEMD
Official airport name	Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City / Country	Madrid / Spain
Coordinates	40.4935600, -3.5667640
Time zone	UTC+01:00 in the supplied airport record; daylight-saving treatment should be checked for the shipment date.

Key Highlights

International gatewaySupports Europe–Latin America flows as well as connections with other international and domestic markets, subject to the selected carrier’s operating schedule.

Metropolitan cargo catchmentProvides access to Madrid’s commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, retail and national distribution demand.

Hub-oriented planningConnection cargo requires coordinated booking, transfer handling, customs status and minimum connection-time checks rather than relying only on published flight times.

Mixed cargo profileGeneral cargo, express-type consignments, perishables, pharmaceuticals, fashion goods and high-value products may require different acceptance procedures.

Compliance-sensitive handlingDangerous goods, temperature-controlled cargo, live animals and customs-controlled shipments must be pre-advised and accepted against current carrier and handler requirements.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport operates within a multi-stakeholder cargo environment involving the airport operator, airlines, ground-handling companies, customs authorities, freight forwarders and trucking providers. Facility allocation and acceptance rules vary by carrier and handling agent.

Air cargo terminals and handling: Export acceptance, import release, build-up, breakdown, documentation checks and cargo delivery are normally arranged through the airline or its appointed ground handler.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Pharmaceutical, healthcare and perishable cargo should be booked with a handler and carrier able to confirm the required temperature range, storage window, packaging profile and transfer procedure.
Dangerous goods capability: Acceptance depends on the commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration, aircraft restrictions and the current carrier acceptance policy.
Customs-controlled cargo: Transit, import, export and temporary-storage arrangements must be aligned with the applicable Spanish and European Union customs process before cargo is tendered.
Trucking and collection: Vehicle booking, driver identification, delivery-slot rules, warehouse cut-off and release documentation should be confirmed with the appointed facility before dispatch.

Our service team confirms the actual handling agent, acceptance window, special-storage availability and customs route for each booking. Facility names, operating hours and service scope can change and should not be inferred from the airport code alone.

Routes & Transit Times

Europe: Shipments may move through direct or interline services linking Madrid with major European cargo markets. The available option depends on origin, commodity, aircraft capacity and the carrier’s current schedule.
Latin America: Madrid is strategically positioned for Europe–Latin America freight, with routing options subject to the selected airline, destination acceptance and available belly or freighter capacity.
Domestic and regional distribution: Cargo can be coordinated with onward air, road or multimodal services within Spain and neighbouring European markets when the final destination is not served directly.
Transit planning: Actual transit time is affected by flight availability, transfer minimum connection time, customs status, security screening, handling congestion, weekends, public holidays and irregular operations. Our team provides a confirmed routing after carrier acceptance rather than promising a generic airport-to-airport duration.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Madrid metropolitan areaServes corporate headquarters, retailers, e-commerce distribution, contract logistics operations and national fulfilment networks.

Pharmaceutical and healthcareMay handle medicines, diagnostic materials and medical devices requiring validated packaging, controlled exposure time and accurate documentation.

Fashion and consumer productsTime-sensitive apparel, accessories, electronics, samples and seasonal retail inventory commonly require reliable cut-off coordination.

Perishables and food productsFresh produce, food ingredients and other perishables require advance confirmation of acceptance, temperature protection, inspection and delivery arrangements.

Industrial and high-value goodsMachinery parts, automotive-related components, aerospace supply items and high-value consignments require suitable packing, security controls and proof-of-delivery planning.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is not the same as warehouse closing time or truck arrival time. Our team obtains the applicable booking, document, screening and physical-cargo deadlines before arranging delivery.
Accurate commodity declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, value, origin, pieces, weight and dimensions must be consistent. Vague descriptions can trigger clarification, inspection or release delays.
Special cargo pre-alert: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require pre-approval and supporting documents before uplift is confirmed.
Customs and security: Export, import, transit, security screening and inspection requirements depend on the shipment route and customs status. Our service team coordinates with the broker and handling agent, but final release remains subject to the competent authorities.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-controlled or perishable cargo, state the temperature range, packaging method, allowable exposure time, monitoring requirement and emergency contact at the quotation stage.
For lithium batteries and other regulated goods, provide the battery type, UN classification where applicable, watt-hour rating or equivalent technical data, packing configuration and required transport documents.
Keep a contingency option through another European gateway or a road-feeder connection when the shipment is highly time-sensitive, capacity-constrained or vulnerable to schedule disruption. Our team will compare the total transit and customs implications before changing the route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport handle export and import cargo?

It is an international airport serving both outbound and inbound logistics flows. The exact export, import or transit procedure depends on the route, carrier, customs status, commodity and appointed handling facility. Our team verifies the applicable process before cargo delivery.

How early should cargo be delivered before departure?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The relevant deadline may include booking confirmation, document submission, security screening and physical tender. We recommend planning against the carrier and handler’s confirmed cut-off, with additional margin for customs-controlled or special cargo.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?

Such shipments may be possible when the selected carrier and handler accept the product profile and required temperature process. Before booking, our team checks packaging, temperature range, storage availability, transfer exposure, documentation and delivery arrangements.

What documents are normally required for an air export shipment?

A commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions and accurate cargo details are normally required. Depending on the commodity and destination, licenses, certificates, dangerous-goods documents, origin documents or customs data may also be necessary.

Will a direct flight always provide the fastest delivery?

Not necessarily. A direct service can reduce transfer handling, but the final result also depends on booking availability, cut-off timing, customs release, destination acceptance and last-mile delivery. Our team compares the complete routing rather than evaluating flight duration alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, city, country and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as logistics planning guidance and remain subject to current airline, handler, customs and regulatory confirmation.

Airport operator aena.es

Spanish customs authority agenciatributaria.gob.es

Air transport standards iata.org International aviation reference icao.int

Official domains are provided for verification of airport, aviation and customs information. Current schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, storage options, regulatory requirements and service availability must be reconfirmed for each shipment date.