How much is luggage store at Madrid

My daughter needs to store luggage in Madrid for 3-4 days. Is it safe to do so in the Madrid airport?

Where do they store luggage there, how much does it cost?

Debbie Parsons

Herre is a previoius question

Regards

Joanne

How do I get from Calahonda to Gibraltar

Hi Gary,

I have to travel to Spain in August for a memorial service in Gibraltar. I will be staying in Calahonda as this is my cheapest option. Can you tell me please how I can travel down to Gibraltar fairly cheaply, eg: bus, coach or train?

Thanks

Hi, you can get a bus from Marbella Bus Station to La Linea.


Also, some big hotels do day excursions to Gibraltar too.

Gary Ingram

Lost Property at Madrid Airport

I have found my camera missing on returning home. A possibility is that it went through the screening on the tray and I did not collect it as it was separate. Please can you help? I was travelling Madrid to Gatwick by Easyjet.

Gloria

My Reply...

Here is a list of Madrid FAQs including lost property.

Regards

Joann

Luggage Theft at Alicante Airport

Hi there,

was just on your site,

on Monday 14th of May my boyfriends luggage was broken into and a camera,
mp3 player and charger were stolen from it at alicante airport.... we never
found out until we got back to glasgow, we were flying with Easyjet and i am
writing this just as a warning to others before the holiday season really
kicks off out there!

Watch your bags!

Murcia to Benidorm transfer

Hi Gary

I was wondering if you could help me out. I am flying into Murcia Airport tomorrow night (Friday 18^th May) at 8pm and I am looking to get a transfer to Benidorm. I have checked online for transfers without any success. I would be extremely grateful if you could help me with some information as I am now panicking about how to get to Benidorm tomorrow evening.

Many thanks

Glenn

My Reply...

We recommend Shuttle Direct.

If you click here, you will go to a logo with shuttle direct and then fill out the form. I just tested it and it was fine. If you are still having problems email them.

Regards

Off Site Parking at Palma Airport

Dear Gary

Do you know if there is any off site parking at Palma, I think you can park in the long stay car park for about 700 euros per year

T Hann

Hi Peter

I dont know of any, if you get some info can you let us know.

Regards

Gary

Bus from Alicante Airport to Torrevieja

Hi Gary

wonder if you are able to help .

do you know is we can catch a bus from Alicante airport to Torrevieja on a Sunday we are travelling on Sunday 6th May..

Thanks for your help

Jenny

Hi Jenny

Buses are not my best subject BUT you cannot get direct from Alicante to Torrivieja to my knowledge.

You would need to go into Alicante and change.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Gar

Lifts & Stairs at Madrid Airport for Disabled

I will be travelling with a disabled passenger who finds walking EXTREMELY difficult.. transferring from Terminal 4 to Terminal 4S... would you be so kind as to tell me EXACTLY what that means in the way of WALKING... STAIRS if any.. Escalators if any... Time.. and DistaHi nce.... Thank you very much .. regards Sue D.

My Reply...

HI Suzanne

I cant remember enough detail to be accurate for you.

The best thing to do is call the airport hotline on 0034 902 404 704, they speak English!

Regards

Gary

Do taxis have Car Seats for Babies

Hi Gary

I wonder if you could help with a child car seat query. We are travelling to Alicante then onto resort in Benidorm with our 6 y/o and 18mth old. Can I pre-book a taxi with the necessary child car seats in them? Do I need a booster for our eldest? I know we can pick up a taxi from outside of the Airport without booking. Do you suggest I pre-book or take my own car seat & booster? Do you have any other suggestion? I hope you can help

Thanks in advance, Foong

Hi Foong,

as with taxis in the UK and most parts of the world Spanish taxis do not have car seats.

You would need to take your own if you wanted them

Regards and good luck

Gary

Disabled around Palma Airport

Hi Gary,

I wonder if you can assist. I have made a group booking - flying out of Humberside airport in the UK to Palma. One of my group has a disability/mobility problem which is a concern as you know there could be a long walk at Palma airport.

How do we find out about getting a airport wheelchair just for use whilst we walk to collect our baggage and confirm our car hire arrangements that I have pre-booked ?

I am afraid ThomsonFly.com who I booked flights through, and Air Europa (who's flight it is on the way out) seem to be totally incapable of assisting or providing information and contacts.

Many thanks for your assistance...

Best Regards,

Carl Smaller

Hi Carl

This answer requires faith!!

On every flight I have ever been on within Spain there has been airport staff at the entrance to the plane to help people with disabilities. I was at malaga airport last night and there were 2 buggies waiting outside the door of the plane!

If you have any doubts call the Spanish Airport Authority (who speak English) on 0034 902 404 704

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Getting around Madrid Airport

Hi, we are flying in from the United States and arriving in Madrid//Barajas Airport at 9:30 in the morning.

We have less than a hour and a half to catch the Spainair flight south to Jerez.

How do we walk or navigate through your airport to catch that Spanair flight?

I believe the Continental Airline comes in at Terminal 1 (?), and the Spanair flight is in Terminal 2.

Thank you so much for any help here.

Hi Ken,

Very easy to get around via transit bus, all info here...

Regards

Gary

Car Hire at Granada Airport

Can you tell me which car hire companies are onsite at Granada Airport ie do not require getting a mini bus to pick up the car.

Thanks

My Reply...

Here is our page for car hire at Granada Airport with all telephone numbers.

Car Hire at Granada Airport

Worth giving them a call to double check that you pick the car up at the airport as sometimes they have offices in the airport but you still go somewhere else.

Regards

Plane Delayed at Girona Airport

Hi Gary

Could you please help, I left my niece at Gerona airport last night to catch the London Luton flight leaving at 22h, 20. After having checked online this flight seems to have been taken off the board. My nieces telephone is not working and I can get no information from either Gerona or Luton concerning this flight. Do you know what has happened?

Thankyou

Janis

Soory was not able to answer your message in time. I do hope all was ok

Regards

Joanne

Yes thankyou my niece arrived safely into luton airport at about three in the morning. They had been told that the wing of the incoming aircraft had been touched by lighting and that it could not land in Gerona as it needed to be revised or repaired. Another aircraft was brought in to replace it.

Regards J Dranes

3 Airports in Barcelona

Hi Gary,

A quick question – is there only one airport in Barcelona is the airport name is Barcelona. Flights are with Easy Jet from London Gatwick and from Madrid with Air Europa or Vueling. Reason for asking is I have a friend arriving on easy jet so am trying to co ordinate a flight arrival time as the same but would hate to arrive at different airports. Thanks

Mische

No do be careful. Some call it barcelona but it could be Girona.

There are 3, Barcelona, Girona and also Reus.

If you go here

you can have a look at each airport and check the airport code!

Good luck

Joanne

Disabled in Salou

Hello. I apologise for not knowing Spanish.
Hola. Pido perdón por no conocer el español.

I have used the internet to translate this text.
He usado el Internet para traducir este texto.

(( http://www.online-translator.com ))


My wife and I are wheelchair users.
Mi esposa y yo somos usuarios de silla de ruedas.

We are going to Salou in Spain in May 2007.
Vamos a Salou en España en el mayo de 2007.

Please could you tell me where we can hire electric-wheelchairs or
electric-scooters in Salou?
eléctricas o scooters eléctricos en Salou?

Thank you for any information you can give.
Gracias por cualquier información usted puede dar.


Yours faithfully.
Atentamente.

Hi Ken

I think this best thing to do is to get in contact with the people on the following website...

http://www.mobilityabroad.com/1.html

Hope all goes well

Regards

Gary

Barcelona to Madrid with Spanair

Dear Gary,

I will travel from Barcelona(BCN) to Madrid(MAD) by Spanair and arrive at terminal 3. I have only 60 minutes for transit to Terminal 1 for next flight to Copenhagen. Is it enough time? And how can I go by short way?

Regards,

Surachet

i Surachet

Time is really tight BUT all info here......

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/2006/11/madrid-airport-terminal-transfers.html

Regards

Gary

Taxi or Metro to Madrid

Hi Gary, I arrive in Terminal 4 on American Airlines from Miami in June. Can you tell me if it is easier to take a taxi to the AVE train or is the Metro better. I appreciate your help! Thanks

Julie

My Reply...

Hi Julie,

Taxi is least daunting but metro is best and fairly easy.

All info here....

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/madrid-airport-trains.html

Regards

Gary

Madrid American Airlines

Hi Gary

We will be flying into Madrid on American Airlines, then transfering to an Iberia flight to Barcelona.

Will we go through customs in Madrid or Barcelona? Assuming it is Madrid, is 2 hours enough time? Do we need to switch terminals?

Thanks.

Ron

am sure you will be able to check your luggage in for the whole way.

Its best to ask American Airlines, they will also be able to advise about the customs although I am sure that you will have to leave customs and go back in again.

Regards

Gary

Restaurants near Madrid Airport

Hi, Gary,
Just a couple other things is to ask about good places to
eat near to madrid airport as we will only have about 5hrs before
returning to the uk & also are there cashpoints at the airport or should
we bring our euros with us.
This will be our first visit to madrid so any usefull info would be
appreciated.
Regards
Mark

My Reply...

Hi Carl

Dont know about places to eat BUT there are plenty of cashpoints in the airport

cheers

gary

Valencia Airport to Alicante Airport

Hi,

I am trying to get from the airport in Valencia to Alicante, and was just wondering how far the airport in valencia is from the RENFE trainstation. Would I need to take a cab, or are there buses?

Thanks for your help,

Anne

My Reply...

Best to get a cab, I think its about a €10 - €15 fare

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Seville Car Hire

Hi Gary

I mailed you a few days ago concerning car rental after midnight at
Seville Airport. I understand that it is possible with Avis if I pay
an extra charge. I have used your rate finder to find a car but the
company is not indicated. How can I confirm that I can collect the
car late from the company concerned prior to making a booking.

Thanks for your help

John

Hi John,

I recommend booking direct through Avis to be sure OR calling the helpline for the company who book our cars, Car Trawler.

Here are the numbers

The phone numbers to our reservations office are:
England 0141 005 0007
Ireland 01 499 9600
USA 201 581 9019
Europe + 353 (0) 1 499 9600

Regards and good luck

Gary

Barcelona transport

Hi Gary,

I was wondering if I could get some advice regarding the Reus Airport and transfers late at night.

I am planning a trip to Spain - arriving at Rues Airport at 22.00 on a saturday. As a reult, I was

wondering what the best way to get to Barcelona would be at that time of night.

Thanks in advance

Trang Du

buses and taxis, no trains

gary

Barcelona to City Centre by Bus

Hi Gary

I am hoping to travel to Barcelona airport on the 2nd of September arriving at around 22.30.

I would like to know how to get from there into the city as cheaply as possible I would prefer public transport if this is possible

Thanks

Eileen

My Reply...

Hi Eileen

You can go via the bus or train, both are easy and cheap.

All info here..

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport-buses.html

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport-trains.html

Regards

Gary

Tabaconist at Santiago de Compostela

hello could you tell me if there is any tobbaconist's in Santiago de Compostela and how far away from the airport is the tobbaconist?

My Reply...

i Peter,

Apologies for the delay in coming back to you.

Their SHOULD be a shop selling cigarettes at the airport, not all shops are open late though.

I am sorry but i dont know where the nearest tobbaconists are to the airport.

Good luck

Regards

Gary

late Buses from Reus to Barcelona

Gary,

Will there be any late buses from Reus airport to Barcelona on Thursday 24 May 07. I am on a Ryan Air flight that arrives at 22:00. I will be traveling with 8 friends.


I also need to return on Monday. What would be the last bus out of Barcelona to catch a flight at 22:00.

Thanks,

Jerry Stroh

My Reply...

Hi jerry,

Apologies for the delay in coming back to you.

La Hispano Igualadina bus service links Barcelona city centre with both Reus centre and Reus Airport.

For up to date timetable information from La hispano Igualadina bus service call: Tel: (0034) 93 804 4451

Buses leave Barcelona Centre from Sants Bus Station.

La Hispano Igualadina bus service links Barcelona city centre with both Reus centre and Reus Airport.

For up to date timetable information from La hispano Igualadina bus service call:

Tel: (0034) 93 804 4451

Buses leave Barcelona Centre from Sants Bus Station.

Regards

Gary

Bus from Almeria to Vera Play

Hi Gary, How often does the bus run from Almeria to Vera or Vera Playa, and how much does it cost?

Thanks

Malcolm Brown.

My Reply...

Hi Malcolm

Apologies for the delay in coming back to you.

All information (in English) is here....

http://www2.alsa.es/portal/index.asp?lang=en

Regards

Gary

Indirect flight Valencia to Gibraltar via Madrid

Please could you advise me re check in times for my flight from Valencia to Madrid, I have purchased a ticket to Gibralter and have to change at Madrid, will my luggage go straight through to Gibralter or will I have to re claim it in Madrid? I do not speak Spanish so would appreciate some advice, Many Thanks, Maureen

My Reply...

Hi Maureen

Apologies for the delays i coming back to you.

Your luggage may go all the way through, it depends who you are flying with. If its BA or Iberia or a combination of these two then I am sure it will. If not then you will ahve to coolect it and check in again!

Madrid Airport Staff are very good at speaking English and I am 99% sure all the signs are in English.

Hope all goes well.

Regards

Gary

Canada flights Terminal at Madrid

Hi

Can you please advise what terminal flights to Canada depart from in BCN to YYZ?

Thanks In Advance

Claire

My Reply...

I am pretty sure its Terminal A BUT all are connected and very close together

Regards

Gary

Meeting Place in Malaga

Hi Gary,

I came across your email address while researching my upcoming trip to Malaga. I'm flying from the United States (with a small layover in London) to Malaga, and my fiance, who currently lives in Morocco, is taking a ferry into Malaga. My flight and his ferry both arrive around the same time, and I'm trying to figure out a place to meet him. After some reseach, I can't pinpoint exactly how far the airport and the ferry terminal are from each other. Now, we have reservations at Picasso's Corner hostel for the night, so maybe it would be easier to meet there. Any help at all you can provide would be so greatly appreciated. What is your advice? If we meet at the airport, could you offer a good meeting point that is obvious to tourists?

Thank you so much,

Amanda

My Reply...

Hi Amanda

Sounds romantic!!

The port is in the city center, the aiport is about 10kms outside of the city.

I would say that the safest and easiest place to meet is at the hostel, not as romantic I know!

Good luck

Gary

Vitoria Airport to Oviedo Centre

would you have any idea on how to get from vitoria airport to oviedo centre, by bus or train, what would the quickest way be , it will be in october



My Reply...

Hi David

Vitoria to Oviedo is a LONG way, about 340 kms!

You would need to get from the airport to the main train station then there is only 1 train per day, it leaves at 1057 in the morning.

All info here... you can put the site into english!

www.renfe.es

Buses is trickier and I don't know the answer BUT you could start by going to this website and then calling them, they should speak English....

http://www2.alsa.es/portal/index.asp?lang=en

Hope all goes well, regards

Gary

Wheelchair Hire at Palma Airport

Hi Gary

Have a little problem. We are taking a cruise out of Palma with my 80 year old mother. She has difficulty walking & I have been told that she will struggle to make it to the baggage reclaim from arrivals.I have tried to book a wheelchair to meet us from the tour operator, but they won't help us as she is not registered disabled (very unhelpful). Can you offer us any advice please ?

Thanks

Basil

Hi Basil

This answer requires faith!

On every flight I have ever been on in Spain you are met at the plane by electric buggies for elderly or disabled passengers.

Last night I flew into Malaga and there were 2 buggies duly waiting!

If you want to be sure you could try to call the Spanish Airport Authority and see what they say, they speak English and are on 0034 902 404 704

Hope all goes well

Regards

Gary

Terminals at Madrid

Gary-

By chance I found your web site of questions and answers while trying to find out which Terminal my companion and I will be arriving in at Madrid-Barajas in two weeks.

I come in on Continental (which appears to arrive in T1) and he comes in on Ibera (which appears to come into T4.)

My companion will arrive one half hour before me, if all goes per schedule. We hope to meet at the main hall of T1 outside baggage claim......IF....you can tell me how he gets from T4 to T1's main receiving hall.

I have looked at numerous websites about the airport for the info, but I sure can't find anything pertinent. The only thing I can find is info about the un-manned train between T4S and T4, nothing about a train or shuttle service between T4 and the rest of the Terminals. Is there a free airport shuttle of some sort from T4 to the rest of the terminals? If so, where does one catch it?

My Reply

Hi Sawn

Sounds like a good plan, all info is here for transfers...

Regards

Gary

Claiming Tax Back at bilboa Airport

Hi Gary,

Do you know if there is a place to claim back the tax paid for international visitors at Bilboa airport

thankyou

Kind Regards,

Simone Floyd

My Reply...

Hi Simeone,

According to the official Spanish Airport Authority...

He must go to the Civil Guard security checkpoint to stamp the receipts of any goods he has bought whilst in Spain.

Regards

Gary

Victoria Airport to Vitoria Train Station.

Gary,

What is the distance from Vitoria Airport to the Vitoria Train Station and how long will the journey take?
What modes of transportation are there and what is the cost.

I'm trying to get from the Airport (Ryanair flight) to San Sebastian and the train looks like the best option....or are there buses as well.

Thanks,
Sean

My Reply...

Hi Sean,

The airport is only about 10kms from the City center. Taxi or Bus are your only options, both are cheap and quick

Train to San Sebastian seems like the best idea, I am not thaqt hot on buses.

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Jobs at Palma Airport

Hi i dont know if you can help or if you know anyone that can. I am a student at Bournemouth university and am looking to do my placement year in Palma. My degree is Tourism Management with international awareness and i therefor must get a job within the tourism industy. I am very interested in working at Palma airport and wondered if you know how i would go about applying or if you have any suggestions of suitable companies that would take on a placement student?? Thank you for your time.

Regards

Jodie Milton

My Reply...

Hi Jodi,

All jobs are listed here BUT in Spanish...

http://empleo.aena.es/empleo/

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Taxi from Alicante Airport to Javea Port

Hi Gary,

Could you please tell me how much a taxi would roughly cost from Alicante Airport to Javea Port, It would be much appreciated

Regards Danny

My Reply...

Hi Danny,

It's a long way, about 110 kms which means over €100 taxi fare.

Regards

Gary

Madreid Airport to Atocha Train Station Direct