Changing terminals in Madrid airport
I'm having a lot of pain getting to a meeting in Tenerife (TFS/TFN) from Jakarta (CGK). I have Star Alliance membership, but there is no Star Alliance route there. The options are:
Turkish Airline TK57, TK1857 from CGK to MAD, connecting with NON-partner Iberia Express I23944 to TFN. This is a 5 hour layover and if Google is not mistaken a change from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 at Madrid Airport. I have never been to Madrid so please give me some advise. Is it difficult to switch Terminals? Do I have to go through immigration? How long would the whole process take assuming I have luggage.
I could take Qatar Airways QR0957, QR0147, and they connect with partner airline Iberia Express IB3910 to TFS. I can't seem to find info on terminals for QR0147 so could someone tell me if I have to change terminals for this route as well? If yes, then also how long would the whole process take.
Between these two options which one would you suggest? For convenience I think it's obvious #2 is more convenient since one ticket connects all the way CGK to TFS so no hassle about luggage. But the distance is quite good that it would be nice to earn mileage on my Star Alliance. What do you think?
Best Answer
Is not difficult to change terminals, I flew from Bogota to Ibiza two years ago and had to wait for nearly 2 hours in Madrid. If mileage is important to you, go for option one. I spent nearly 10 minutes in immigration and like 20~30 minutes switching terminals.
There is a regular free shuttle between terminals. Madrid airport is big, so be prepared to walk a lot.
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How do I change terminals at Madrid airport?
In order to get from one terminal to another ( T1 T2 T3 T4), passengers and visitors can use the shuttle bus, a freebus transport service between the airport terminals, 24 hours a day. Its frecuency follows this schedule: from 5:30h to 12:00h every 10 minutes.How long does it take to change terminals in Madrid?
From terminal T1 to terminals T2 - T3 through a free bus service connecting baggage claim hall 1 and baggage claim hall 2 terminal T1, and baggage claim hall 6 terminal T2. This connection can walking be done, through security checkpoints, and takes around 10 minutes.Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Madrid?
Re: Changing planes in Madrid do I need to go thru customs? You will have to pass immigration, walk past customs, catch the bus to Terminal 4, checkin, go through security, probably take the train to Terminal 4S, pass through immigration again and board your flight.How do I get from Terminal 4 to Terminal 4S at Madrid airport?
All terminals in Madrid Airport are connected by frequent free shuttle buses. Between Terminal 4 and Terminal 4S, transportation is done by the underground train, which also connects them with Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Frequency is about 5 minutes to T4S Satellite.5 Terminals: Madrid Barajas Airport, Changing Terminals 4S to 4
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