Madrid Airport Terminal 4

Under Aena's direction, the architects Antonio Lamela and Richard Rogers, and Initec and TPS engineers have overseen the construction of the new terminal building (T4) and its satellite (T4S). These are full-fledged modern, functional and versatile masterpieces where sunlight is a leading player. The new terminal has a capacity to handle 35 million passengers a year, more than 10,000 during peak hours.

A pleasant and very sunny terminal with a modular design with an array of entertainment and shopping options designed through a global approach, where one can shop, enjoy good food or relax with a massage. To this end, two Shopping Centres have been built, one in the T4 and one in the T4S. The shops have been perfectly integrated with the restaurants and new concepts in entertainment, health and beauty have been included.

The new terminal building (T4), with 39 aircraft stands adjacent to the terminal building, comprises three large modules on six levels. The first block is for check-in, the second for security control and the third for boarding of domestic and Schengen country flights.

The Satellite Building -the T4S- has been built to enable more efficient international boarding and disembarking operations in the new T4 and it has more than 26 aircraft stands with air-bridge access. It is located between the runways and its architectural style and cutting-edge design are identical to those of the new terminal.

The transport of passengers to and from the T4 and the T4S is conducted by means of an Automated Passenger Transport System. This is a driverless train that covers the distance slightly over 2 km separating the two terminals in just 4 minutes. It will operate 24 hours a day and it will run every 2 minutes during peak hours, making 30 second stops at each station. In 1 hour, it can transport up to 13,000 travellers.

We also provide information on the free shuttle bus service which operates transfers between terminals at Madrid Airport.