Madrid Airport: short connection, separate tickets?
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I assume you're flying within the Schengen area. You will have to transit T2 to T4 I believe. That's shuttle ride of about 10 minutes. It's tight, but I would expect you'll make it. If it's on the same ticket, they'll get you where you need to go. I wouldn't book it on separate tickets.
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If that's the case this is a very bad idea. id leave several hours between flights on separate tickets. If you are late you will have to pay walk up fare as Iberia is not responsible for other carriers delays. There is a strong chance your bags will not be checked all the way through. That's if you can even check in for the Iberia segment before you leave the US or Germany
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you still haven't answered where you are flying to, but the answer under any scenario is that, on separate tickets, this would not be a wise amount of time at any airport in the world.
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Since your query pertains to one specific airport, it will do better here in the dedicated Spain destination forum.
Good luck, and safe travels!
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Similar question. I am arriving at MAD on Delta with about a 2 hour connection on AZ to continue on to FCO. They are booked on the same ticket. Will I have to clear customs in MAD? Is this connection too tight? Thanks!!
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You should be fine. AZ leaves from T2 and DL arrives at T1 so there is a bit of a walk once you're landside. It's not that bad, though and honestly less than a lot of transfers within T4/T4S.
Passport control rarely takes more than a couple minutes. I always had more problems waiting for luggage with the DL inbound, but if connecting it shouldn't be an issue at all.
Passport control rarely takes more than a couple minutes. I always had more problems waiting for luggage with the DL inbound, but if connecting it shouldn't be an issue at all.