Madrid Barajas International Airport Security

Types of Flight

In the current security climate rules are strict for all types of flights. However, different rules apply according to flight destination. Schengen rules apply to flights going to countries that are signatories of the Schengen agreement. These are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Holland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Different rules apply to flights going to other international destinations.

Left Luggage / Baggage Storage

Both the old and new sections of the airport have left luggage offices: They are located in Terminal 4, Terminal 2 and Terminal 1.

All luggage is closely screened for security reasons. However, as with all left luggage offices it is possible that these facilities may have to be shut at short notice.

Price for locker rental (current as of 28th April 2008): part or whole of one day*, €3.70 (large and small locker); from two to five days: large locker, €4.78; small locker €3.72. Storage from day fifteen on: 1,91. Transfer to the warehouse: €38.19 Special baggage €4.78.

There are lockers specifically designed to deposit large objects such as bicycles, surfboards, etc.

* All or part of a day: 24 hours from the time the item is deposited. It is charged per periods of 24 hours.

Information telephone: 913 936 805.

Lost Luggage

Airlines operate the missing baggage services, so if checked in luggage goes astray, passengers should contact their airline directly.