Learn about how to get to Madrid for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix. Information about flights, public transport and the best ways to get to the new Madring circuit at IFEMA Madrid.
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The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid is scheduled from September 11-13
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Flights to Madrid
Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the main airport serving Madrid. It’s located around 13km northeast of Madrid’s historic downtown area, close to the new Madring circuit at IFEMA Madrid that will be the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix. Europe’s second largest airport by size, Madrid-Barajas Airport has five passenger terminals. It offers flights to 210 destinations served by 89 airlines. The airport is a hub for Spanish airlines Iberia and Air Europa, as well as discount carriers Ryanair, EasyJet and Vueling. You can fly direct to Madrid from most major capitals in Europe with both flag carrying and budget airlines. Direct flights to Madrid are also available from the USA, Latin America, South America and Asia.
Madrid Airport to the Madring (IFEMA Madrid)
The new Madring circuit is located very close to Madrid Airport. You can take a 5-10 minute taxi ride or hop on Metro line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios) from the Aeropuerto T1 – T2 – T3 or Aeropuerto T4 stations and ride one to three stops to the Feria de Madrid station at the south entrance of IFEMA Madrid. Local bus services are also available.
Madrid Airport to City
Metro line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios) also connects the airport to the city from 6am to 2am daily. Depending on where you are staying in Madrid, you’ll need to make at least one change to another metro line. Head to the basement level of the Aeropuerto T4 station for additional interurban train services. Urban and interurban bus services are also available at Madrid Airport. Fares for official taxis from Madrid Airport to anywhere within the M-30 ring road in the city are currently fixed at the price of €33. Uber operates in Madrid, but is mainly used for booking traditional taxis. The Bolt ridesharing app is also available. Learn more on the airport website.
Driving to Madrid
Thinking about a road trip to the Spanish Grand Prix? Madrid is well-connected to other parts of Spain and beyond by a large network of motorways. Madrid is around 6-7 hours drive from both Lisbon and Barcelona, and around 12 hours drive from Paris. After arriving in the city, it’s probably a good idea to park your car and get to the circuit via public transport. Driving in downtown Madrid can be congested, complex and confusing for novices.
Long-Distance Trains to Madrid
Spain offers Europe’s second largest network of high-speed trains and Madrid is well connected to other major Spanish cities, as well as selected European capitals like Paris. Most trains arrive and depart from the historic Atocha station in downtown Madrid, though trains from northern Spain generally arrive at Madrid Chamartin station in the north of the city. Get more information and search for connections on the Renfe website
Hotel Bookings & Circuit Transfers with F1 Experiences
Book your hotel and circuit transfers for the Spanish Grand Prix with F1 Experiences! Circuit transfers are available for F1 Experiences guests who have booked their hotel together with an Official Ticket Package. F1 Experiences secures room allocations at some of the most sought-after hotels on race weekend. Return coach transfers from your hotel to the circuit can be added to your booking. 2026 Spanish Grand Prix Ticket Packages & Hotels
How to Get to the Madring (IFEMA Madrid)
Metro
The cheapest and easiest way to get to and from the Madring circuit will be to use Madrid’s excellent Metro system. The Feria de Madrid metro station on Metro line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios) is located next to the south entrance of IFEMA Madrid. This line connects the airport to Nuevos Ministerios in the northern suburbs of the city, where you can change for other metro lines. Learn more about buying Madrid public transport tickets below. The metro is expected to become congested at peak times on race weekend.
Train
You can also access IFEMA Madrid using Line C1 (Principe Pio-Aeropuerto T4)of the Renfe train network. The closest stop to the Madring circuit is at Valdebebas. Line C1 stops at various locations in downtown Madrid (Atocha, Recoletos, Nuevos Ministerios, or Chamartín) as well as going to Terminal 4 at the airport.
Bus
The following public bus routes also connect IFEMA Madrid to different parts of the city:
Línea 73: DIEGO DE LEÓN-IFEMA MADRID (two stops near the Madring circuit at Partenón-Ribera del Sena and Feria de Madrid)
Línea 112: MAR DE RISTAL-BARRIO DEL AEROPUERTO (three stops near the Madring circuit at Feria de Madrid, Partenón-Hamburgo and Feria de Madrid-Puerta Norte)
Línea 122: AVENIDA DE AMERICA-FERIA DE MADRID (one stop at Feria de Madrid)
Linea 128: MADRID CANILLEJAS-UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MADRID (intercity bus line that makes several stops around MADRING: Fairgrounds, c/Dublin, Valdebebas. For the IFEMA MADRID area, get off at Recintos feriales and c/Dublín. Bus 828 also goes to the airport
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Taxi & Rideshare
Depending on where you decide to stay, it may be convenient to take a taxi or ride share vehicle to the Madring circuit. Taxi ranks are availalbe at the Sur (South), Norte (North) and Este (East) entrances to IFEMA Madrid. As mentioned previously, Uber is mainly used in Madrid to book traditional taxi services. A cheaper and better option is to use the Bolt ridesharing app. It’s likely to be much easier to get to the Madring using taxi or ride share than it will be to leave the circuit at the end of the day.
Driving
Due to potential traffic congestion, it’s recommended to get to the Madring circuit via public transport – especially if you are staying in downtown Madrid. If you do want to drive, IFEMA Madrid is well connected to the city’s motorway network, notably the M11 (exits 5 and 7), M40 (exits 5, 6 and 7) and A2 (exit 7). There’s also ample parking at IFEMA Madrid. The South, North and East entrances offer direct access to IFEMA Madrid’s parking areas. Parking is also available at the Exhibition Centre and Municipal Palace. Tickets are not yet on sale for parking areas at the 2026 Madrid Grand Prix and prices have not been announced.
Madrid Public Transport Tickets
For F1 fans visiting the Spanish Grand Prix, the best public transport ticket to purchase is one a multi-day Tourist Ticket (or Tourist Travel Pass) for Zone A. The Feria de Madrid metro station next to the Madring circuit is within Zone A. This ticket can be purchase for 1,2,3,4,5 or 7 days. (If you plan on traveling outside the city during your stay, a more expensive Zone T ticket offers more travel options). Zone A Tourist Tickets can be purchased at all metro stations, as well as at the airport and in convenience stores.
Current prices for Zone A tickets are as follows: 1-day (€10.00), 2-days (€17.00), 3-days (€22.50), 4-days (€27.00), 5-days (€32.50), 7-days (€42.00). Prices apply to 12-year-olds and over. Tickets for children 11 and under are priced at at 50% discount. No tickets are required for children aged under 4 years old.
Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Buses
Several companies operate tourist bus networks in Madrid. The buses operated by Madrid City Tours (tickets priced from €22.50 for 24 hours) offer a more frequent service than those operated by BigBus Madrid (tickets priced from €280 for 24 hours). Madrid City Tours also offers two routes, the Blue route covering historic parts of the city and the Green route covering more modern areas of the city. Both operators also offer tours of the city by night.
