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Madrid is located in the Iberian Peninsula and is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. It is around 2,100 ft above the sea level and shares the same latitude as New York City. Madrid Travel is very easy and efficient. Several means of transport ply in and to the city provide easy accessibility to major centres in the City.Barajas is the airport in Madrid and it is located in the heart of the city. This airport has the longest runway with four terminals. Terminal 1 is the biggest, Terminal 2 has a lounge area, Terminal 3 is small compared to the other two while Terminal 4 has two runways that was opened in the year 2006.There are many duty frees shops in the airport. Parking area is quite spacious compared to the other airports in Spain. The airport bus services operate every fifteen minutes and ferries people to major areas in the city. Services like ATM, banks, post office, and drug stores are available in Madrid airport.
There are many domestic and international flights flying to and from the Madrid Airport. The airlines that frequent fly passengers here include American Airlines, Air Algerie, Air Europe, Air France and British Airways etc. There are many cheaper flights also that ply between Madrid and New York, London, Washington, Los Angeles and Paris etc.
During the summer season there are approximately 48 flights to Madrid. There are many packages available that can be booked online.There are different means of transportation in Madrid. They are metro, bus and taxi. The Metro connects various important locations in the city. It is a very cheap and convenient mode of travel. Metro service plies 24 hours. There are also long distance trains.
Buses in Madrid are safe, and air-conditioned. They run between 6 am to 11 pm and certain night bus facilities are available too. There are long distance buses, plying between Madrid and other destinations near it, which offer a comfortable journey and provide snacks during it. Taxis are cheaper when compared to other European countries and are available 24 hours. There are many car rental companies who provide chauffeured luxury cars too. It is safer to book through these companies.It is better to follow a few tips for a safe Madrid travel. Tourists visiting Madrid should carry important telephone numbers to contact in case of emergency. Many tourist information centers are also present in the city to provide information. There are many good hotels providing all basic comforts. It is always better to carry credit cards instead of money for safety purpose.
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