Lounge at Madrid Airport
May 9, 2019, 2:39 pm
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Which airline are you flying?
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19761529-post31.html
As per the main lounge thread It is indeed 24 hours
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19761529-post31.html
As per the main lounge thread It is indeed 24 hours
May 9, 2019, 2:58 pm
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Going to the Champions League final and can’t find accommodation so was going to crash in the lounge.
May 9, 2019, 3:57 pm
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I suppose it's worth a try, now that there are automated gates (and therefore you're not asked for a boarding pass any longer at immigration) - though they might be turned off, or the lounge might not admit you.
I believe the Priority Pass lounge in T4S is also 24 hours though, if you have access.
Otherwise, maybe worth changing your flight to a BA operated one (first one around 10:55)?
I believe the Priority Pass lounge in T4S is also 24 hours though, if you have access.
Otherwise, maybe worth changing your flight to a BA operated one (first one around 10:55)?
May 10, 2019, 1:17 am
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May 10, 2019, 1:29 am
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If you are flying IB from T4 you won't be allowed into T4S.
Madrid has a lot of hotel space. I would have thought that 65,000 football fans would be a drop in the bucket compared to some of the massive trade fairs that Madrid hosts. I suspect that rooms will open up as people start releasing room reservations. (Barcelona and Ajax supporters might have logically booked something last weekend...)
Madrid has a lot of hotel space. I would have thought that 65,000 football fans would be a drop in the bucket compared to some of the massive trade fairs that Madrid hosts. I suspect that rooms will open up as people start releasing room reservations. (Barcelona and Ajax supporters might have logically booked something last weekend...)
May 10, 2019, 1:42 am
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Last year my IB flights were AGP-MAD-LGW, I arrived at T4 from AGP, went to T4S and visited the lounge, then went back to T4 to get the flight to LGW. I remember going through security.
The rest area in T4S is not very big, you’d probably need to get there early to get a bed.
The rest area in T4S is not very big, you’d probably need to get there early to get a bed.
May 10, 2019, 2:45 am
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If you are flying IB from T4 you won't be allowed into T4S.
Madrid has a lot of hotel space. I would have thought that 65,000 football fans would be a drop in the bucket compared to some of the massive trade fairs that Madrid hosts. I suspect that rooms will open up as people start releasing room reservations. (Barcelona and Ajax supporters might have logically booked something last weekend...)
Madrid has a lot of hotel space. I would have thought that 65,000 football fans would be a drop in the bucket compared to some of the massive trade fairs that Madrid hosts. I suspect that rooms will open up as people start releasing room reservations. (Barcelona and Ajax supporters might have logically booked something last weekend...)
May 10, 2019, 3:10 am
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But if it's truly that bad then you could book the cheapest one-way T4S flight you can find, or use Avios... Morocco or somewhere... go to the T4S lounge and then head back to T4 for your actual flight.
May 10, 2019, 4:01 am
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May 10, 2019, 4:03 am
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I'd say just stay out. Spain runs super late on a Sat night anyway and you may as well just spend the money on nice food.
Or..... (real wildcard thinking here)
Just buy a tent from a local camping shop and sleep in a park in your disposable tent. Then, next day, pack it up, and go find a rough sleeper and offer them your tent for free.
Or..... (real wildcard thinking here)
Just buy a tent from a local camping shop and sleep in a park in your disposable tent. Then, next day, pack it up, and go find a rough sleeper and offer them your tent for free.
May 10, 2019, 4:09 am
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Last year my IB flights were AGP-MAD-LGW, I arrived at T4 from AGP, went to T4S and visited the lounge, then went back to T4 to get the flight to LGW. I remember going through security.
The rest area in T4S is not very big, you’d probably need to get there early to get a bed.
The rest area in T4S is not very big, you’d probably need to get there early to get a bed.
May 10, 2019, 4:18 am
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There's a passport check immediately after the lifts up from the link train. Can't remember if it's also a BP check.
May 10, 2019, 4:58 am
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You won't have any trouble at all finding places in Madrid that stay open all night. If Liverpool win
, start at Triskel Tavern near Metro Tribunal and go from there, as most of the regulars will be in the mood for an all-night celebration. It's usually open until well after 3, if memory serves.