Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport

Madrid, Spain

About Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport Airport

Key information about this airport, its facilities, and its role in international cargo and time-critical logistics.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is Spain's largest airport and the primary gateway for Iberia and Latin America connections. MAD handles approximately 600,000 tonnes of cargo annually, serving as a key transshipment hub between Europe and Latin America. The airport is critical for OBC operations connecting Spain's pharmaceutical, automotive (SEAT, Mercedes), and aerospace sectors with South American markets.

Logistics at MAD

Cargo facilities, customs hours, runway specifications, and ground handling capabilities at MAD.

Customs Hours 24/7
Cargo Terminal Iberia Cargo Hub, DHL Madrid Hub, IBERMÁTICA Cargo
Runway Type 4F (wide-body capable)
Free Trade Zone ZAL Free Trade Zone (Barcelona area)
Special Handling DG Class 1-9, Pharma GDP, Temp-controlled, Perishables, Live Animals

Departures from MAD

Key outbound routes from MAD to major global destinations. Regular departures with guaranteed transit times.

Time-Critical Shipping via MAD

OBC, NFO, AOG, and air charter services to and from Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport — connecting 120+ countries with guaranteed delivery.