Madrid airport fees: what you pay at MAD
Departing passengers at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas pay Aena charges inside the ticket. The passenger charge is €14.06 on flights within the European Economic Area, including domestic flights, and €19.91 on other international flights. On top come an Aena security charge of €3.99, a €0.87 charge for assistance to passengers with reduced mobility and the state air safety fee of €0.63 set for AESA. Connecting passengers get 40% off the passenger and security charges.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge, EEA flights (airport charge) 40% lower for connecting passengers who reboard within 12 hours on the same ticket. 1 | €14.06 | Passengers departing on flights within the European Economic Area, including domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Aena, under the CNMC-supervised 2026 tariff | Airlines, for Aena | In force |
| Passenger charge, international flights (airport charge) 40% lower for connecting passengers who reboard within 12 hours on the same ticket. 1 | €19.91 | Passengers departing on flights outside the European Economic Area | Inside the ticket | Aena, under the CNMC-supervised 2026 tariff | Airlines, for Aena | In force |
| Airport security charge (security fee) Shown as one amount for the Aena network in the tariff table. 40% lower for connecting passengers. 1 | €3.99 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Aena | Airlines, for Aena | In force |
| Reduced mobility (PMR) assistance charge (airport charge) Shown as one amount for the Aena network in the tariff table. 1 | €0.87 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Aena | Airlines, for Aena | In force |
| Air safety fee, tasa de seguridad aérea (government tax) Rate in force since 1 January 2022. 1 | €0.63 | Departing passengers at all Spanish airports | Inside the ticket | Spanish state, for the State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) | Airlines, with Aena collecting for AESA | In force |
Evidence summary: 1 linked source, 5 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Aena charges and the AESA fee are added to the fare at booking.
- Nothing is paid in cash at Madrid airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
What is the airport tax when flying from Madrid?
Aena charges €14.06 per departing passenger on EEA flights and €19.91 on other international flights, plus a €3.99 security charge, €0.87 PMR charge and the €0.63 AESA fee.
Do connecting passengers pay less in Spain?
Yes. Aena cuts the passenger and security charges by 40% for passengers who reboard within 12 hours on the same ticket.
Other airports in Spain
- Barcelona (BCN): Aena passenger, security and PMR charges plus a state safety fee, in the ticket.
Sources
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.