Flight from Morocco to London has a 4S-4 connection in Madrid, do I need to enter Schengen? [duplicate]

Extracting the core question from Panicking: Used all my Schengen days and need to transit.

I looked at https://www.aeropuertomadrid-barajas.com/transportation/connections-between-terminals.htm and the people mover needs a boarding pass which makes me wonder whether it's air side.

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This video of how to transfer between Terminal 4 and Terminal 4S seems to indicate that yes, you would clear passport control before boarding the train (see 2:02 in the video).

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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.

Can I have a connecting flight in Spain?

This advice applies to all Spanish airports with international connections. According to the Ministerio de Sanidad, transiting passengers are not required to have a negative COVID-19 test result. So long as you don't leave the international zone of the airport, you don't need a negative test.

Do you need a transit visa for connecting flights?

Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.

How do I get from Terminal 4 to 4S in Madrid?

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.

➤ how to go from T4S to T4 at Madrid Barajas airport ✈️ [2022] #017

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