Madrid Airport to City Center Taxi: Fixed €30 Fare + Supplements

Madrid-Barajas (MAD) to anywhere inside the M-30 orbital: flat €30 (incl. luggage, up to 4 passengers), 24/7/365. No meter, no negotiation.

Supplements (Cash Only)

• Airport surcharge: €5.40 (fixed, per trip).
• Night/weekend/holiday: €0 (already included in flat rate—unlike other Spanish cities).
• Extra passenger (5–7): €6–€12 (requires minivan/taxi-van).
• Waiting/time stops: €25/hr if you request detours/waits.

Ride Reality

• Time: 20–30 min (traffic dependent).
• Pickup: Official taxi ranks only (T1, T2, T4). Ignore touts.
• Payment: Card accepted (mandatory since 2023); cash for supplements.
• Receipt: Itemized, mandatory—ask for "factura" if needed for expenses.

Alternatives

• Metro Line 8: €4.50–€5, 15–20 min to Nuevos Ministerios.
• Cercanías C-1/C-10: €2.60, 11 min to Atocha/Renfe.
• Airport Express Bus (203): €5, 40 min to Cibeles/Atocha.
• Ride-hail: Uber/Cabify/FreeNow—dynamic pricing, often €25–40.

Flat €30 + €5.40 = €35.40 typical. Predictable, regulated, no surprises.