Barajas airport (www.aena.es) is 7.5 miles from the city centre.

The importance of the Barajas Airport to the city's economy is substantial.

The area is directly linked to Barajas Airport by metro.

Canillejas is a middle class area and is close to the Barajas Airport.

A taxi from Barajas airport to the city center takes 30 to 45 minutes, and costs about 20 euros, or $25.50 at $1.29 to the euro.

Barajas Airport has been enlarged, and the pace of life has undoubtedly quickened.

The M-11, connecting Barajas Airport to the city center.

This base receives business jets, and its runway can be seen to the right when landing at Madrid's Barajas airport.

Take the easy way at Madrid's Barajas Airport and pre-pay your transfer now.

A single journey on the metro from Madrid's Barajas Airport to the city centre costs £1.85.