Spain airport exit guides
Spanish airports are safe and modern. Madrid and Barcelona both have fixed-fare taxis to the city center — no meter games. The real risk is pickpockets on the metro/train from BCN and MAD.
Common exit risks
- • Pickpockets on the Aerobús and metro Line 9 (BCN)
- • Fake 'help with luggage' scams at Barajas T4
- • Unlicensed drivers outside AGP arrivals
Cash & card advice
- • White-with-red-diagonal Madrid taxis and yellow-and-black Barcelona taxis both charge fixed €30–33 airport fares. Card accepted; tip is optional.
Ride-hailing status
- • Cabify, Uber, and Bolt all work at MAD, BCN, AGP, VLC. Free Now (formerly MyTaxi) hails licensed taxis via app.
AIRPORTS IN SPAIN
- MADmedium riskMadridAdolfo Suárez Madrid–BarajasFare €33 (taxi flat) · €5 (metro)Read →
- ALClow riskAlicanteAlicante–Elche Miguel HernándezFare €3.85 bus / €25–€30 taxiRead →
- BCNmedium riskBarcelonaBarcelona–El PratFare €7.25 (Aerobús) · €40–€45 (taxi)Read →
- BIOlow riskBilbaoBilbao AirportFare €3Read →
- LPAlow riskLas PalmasGran CanariaFare €2.30 - €35Read →
- IBZmedium riskIbizaIbizaFare €3.50-€4 (bus), €15-€20 (taxi)Read →
- AGPlow riskMálagaMálaga AirportFare €1.80–€25Read →
- PMIlow riskPalma de MallorcaPalma de Mallorca AirportFare €5–€30Read →
- SVQlow riskSevilleSeville AirportFare €4–€25Read →
- TFSmedium riskTenerifeTenerife SouthFare Bus: €2.90 - €3.70; Taxi: €25 - €35; Shuttle: €10 - €20Read →
- VLClow riskValenciaValencia AirportFare €4.90Read →
POPULAR ROUTES IN SPAIN
FAQ
- Does Uber work at airports in Spain?
- Cabify, Uber, and Bolt all work at MAD, BCN, AGP, VLC. Free Now (formerly MyTaxi) hails licensed taxis via app.
- Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in Spain?
- White-with-red-diagonal Madrid taxis and yellow-and-black Barcelona taxis both charge fixed €30–33 airport fares. Card accepted; tip is optional.
- What currency do I need for a taxi in Spain?
- Spain uses the EUR (€). Card accepted; some drivers prefer cash for short trips. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
- Do I tip taxi drivers in Spain?
- Not expected — round up. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
- What airport scams are common in Spain?
- The three most reported on arrival: Pickpockets on the Aerobús and metro Line 9 (BCN); Fake 'help with luggage' scams at Barajas T4; Unlicensed drivers outside AGP arrivals. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
- Which airports in Spain have exit guides?
- We cover 11 airports in Spain — including MAD, ALC, BCN, BIO, LPA. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.