Mar 22, 2013, 5:47 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Iberia lounges at MAD Madrid-Barajas (T4/T4S)
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Departure lounges
Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí
Located in T4 immediately after security at Level 2, if departing or connecting to Schengen, IB operated London bound flights (A330/A350 excluded) or domestic flights: it is a decent lounge with free food, drinks and showers. Open 06:00 to 23:00.
Related discussion: Iberia Dali Madrid lounge experience
Iberia Premium Lounge Velázquez
Open daily 06:00 to 01:00
Located in T4S (Zone "S") at Level 1 at the edge of the duty free store. Open 24 hours, for departures to non-Schengen and long haul flights; self-serve food, drinks, wine bar (Rincón del vino), restaurant w/ limited hours, targeted to departing intercontinental overnight Iberia flyers.
Lunch buffet 14:00 – 16:30, Dinner 21:00 onwards, Bistro 21:00 - 00:30
When you exit the lounge and make your way to your departure gate, veer left through the duty free store. You can use Starbucks as a visual cue. If you veer right, you will end up in a cul-de-sac.
Arrivals lounge
Sala de Llegadas
Located in the main T4 arrivals hall at level -1. The lounge is equipped with showers and a breakfast room.
This is not a oneworld lounge. Access is provided free of charge to business class passengers who have arrived on an Iberia operated flight of more that 4 hours. Iberia Plus Platinum, Gold, and Singular members may also use the lounge provided they have also arrived on an Iberia operated flight of more than 4 hours. Paid entrance is also available
Lounge hopping
Terminal 4 and 4S are joined by a subterranean train; it is unlikely to lounge hop as the gatekeepers are rather strict about using the appropriate lounge.
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Departure lounges
Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí
Located in T4 immediately after security at Level 2, if departing or connecting to Schengen, IB operated London bound flights (A330/A350 excluded) or domestic flights: it is a decent lounge with free food, drinks and showers. Open 06:00 to 23:00.
Related discussion: Iberia Dali Madrid lounge experience
Iberia Premium Lounge Velázquez
Open daily 06:00 to 01:00
Located in T4S (Zone "S") at Level 1 at the edge of the duty free store. Open 24 hours, for departures to non-Schengen and long haul flights; self-serve food, drinks, wine bar (Rincón del vino), restaurant w/ limited hours, targeted to departing intercontinental overnight Iberia flyers.
Lunch buffet 14:00 – 16:30, Dinner 21:00 onwards, Bistro 21:00 - 00:30
When you exit the lounge and make your way to your departure gate, veer left through the duty free store. You can use Starbucks as a visual cue. If you veer right, you will end up in a cul-de-sac.
Arrivals lounge
Sala de Llegadas
Located in the main T4 arrivals hall at level -1. The lounge is equipped with showers and a breakfast room.
This is not a oneworld lounge. Access is provided free of charge to business class passengers who have arrived on an Iberia operated flight of more that 4 hours. Iberia Plus Platinum, Gold, and Singular members may also use the lounge provided they have also arrived on an Iberia operated flight of more than 4 hours. Paid entrance is also available
Lounge hopping
Terminal 4 and 4S are joined by a subterranean train; it is unlikely to lounge hop as the gatekeepers are rather strict about using the appropriate lounge.
Iberia lounges at Madrid Barajas (T4/T4S)
Nov 24, 2012, 8:55 pm
#107
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I'll visit MAD for the first time next month, arrival from BCN-MAD, departing for Seville.
On economy but I have a PriorityPass membership. There are two lounges in T4: Business Center and LA REVOLTOSA and 1 lounge in Satellite Terminal: AMNIOS LOUNGE.
Can I visit them all if I got enough time? and which ones are worth for a visit? thanks.
On economy but I have a PriorityPass membership. There are two lounges in T4: Business Center and LA REVOLTOSA and 1 lounge in Satellite Terminal: AMNIOS LOUNGE.
Can I visit them all if I got enough time? and which ones are worth for a visit? thanks.
Dec 9, 2012, 5:21 pm
#108
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1
In on IB, out on QA
Hi,
I'm flying into Madrid on an IB flight and out on QA to Doha. Both flights are in business and I'm PLT with AA. It looks like my only choice is the T4S lounge. Is that correct? I see that there are showers, but does it have a "Quiet zone" where I might be able to nap? I've got a 5hr layover and would like to sleep a bit.
Thanks!
Kelly
I'm flying into Madrid on an IB flight and out on QA to Doha. Both flights are in business and I'm PLT with AA. It looks like my only choice is the T4S lounge. Is that correct? I see that there are showers, but does it have a "Quiet zone" where I might be able to nap? I've got a 5hr layover and would like to sleep a bit.
Thanks!
Kelly
Dec 16, 2012, 12:46 pm
#109
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T4S
Yes the Iberia Lounge in T4S has a quiet area with recliners and blankets, great for napping.
I don´t understand the lack of free wi-fi and the lack of an arrivals lounge like the one that BA has at Heathrow. For those who have to work on the day of arrival, would be great to shower and relax a bit in the lounge after a long flight, especially since hotel room may not be ready, etc.
My impression as with almost everything else Iberia is that they do not take full advantage of the facilities and what they have. T4 is one of the most beautiful terminals anywhere, IB rules the lounges, and they would be fantastic if it wasnt for a few annoying details...
I don´t understand the lack of free wi-fi and the lack of an arrivals lounge like the one that BA has at Heathrow. For those who have to work on the day of arrival, would be great to shower and relax a bit in the lounge after a long flight, especially since hotel room may not be ready, etc.
My impression as with almost everything else Iberia is that they do not take full advantage of the facilities and what they have. T4 is one of the most beautiful terminals anywhere, IB rules the lounges, and they would be fantastic if it wasnt for a few annoying details...
Dec 17, 2012, 3:55 am
#110
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My impression as with almost everything else Iberia is that they do not take full advantage of the facilities and what they have. T4 is one of the most beautiful terminals anywhere, IB rules the lounges, and they would be fantastic if it wasnt for a few annoying details...
Dec 17, 2012, 7:44 pm
#111
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The point made about the lack of an arrivals lounge is I think a good one. With IAG in charge I could see improvements being made in such areas to attract business customers.
Having said that any comments I've read about the MAD T4 facilities - especially the lounges - seem to be very favourable.
Dec 17, 2012, 8:49 pm
#112
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Mar 22, 2013, 1:23 pm
#113
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Velázquez Bistro Menu
"The full a la carte menu created for the restaurant by Michelin-starred Spanish chef Sergi Arola, will feature such entrees as sirloin steak with caramelized apple, cod with Spanish ratatouille, sea bass with grilled vegetables and sautéed quail. The option to have a full dinner before boarding is especially attractive to passengers departing on all-night flights, who can then spend their flight sleeping."
This will be particularly good news to those connecting at MAD onward on Iberia's redeyes out of Terminal 4-S (satellite.)
"The full a la carte menu created for the restaurant by Michelin-starred Spanish chef Sergi Arola, will feature such entrees as sirloin steak with caramelized apple, cod with Spanish ratatouille, sea bass with grilled vegetables and sautéed quail. The option to have a full dinner before boarding is especially attractive to passengers departing on all-night flights, who can then spend their flight sleeping."
This will be particularly good news to those connecting at MAD onward on Iberia's redeyes out of Terminal 4-S (satellite.)
Is there a review of the Bistro somewhere?
Mar 23, 2013, 9:50 am
#114
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Mar 28, 2013, 2:53 pm
#115
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If a passenger is arriving on IB at MAD from a longhaul in Business Plus and departing a few hours later (same day as arrival) on a shorthaul Schengen flight (also on IB) but in economy, would he have access to the T4 lounge based on his arriving (J) BP?
Mar 30, 2013, 12:20 pm
#116
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Dali v Velazquez
Just a note that the food and drink offerings are much better in Velazquez. Dali has a good wine selection, but only sandwiches and salads.
So if flying to LHR try to pick a BA metal flight that departs from T4S so that you can use Velazquez.
So if flying to LHR try to pick a BA metal flight that departs from T4S so that you can use Velazquez.
Mar 30, 2013, 5:42 pm
#117
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Retain boarding pass from inbound flight to show to lounge in case required. Especially imporatant if the onward flight is a separate booking.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:15 pm
#118
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First of all, thank for your reply. While I'm not disputing your answer, I failed to mention that the passenger has no oneworld status, so oneworld rules wouldn't enter into play here, just Iberia's class-based entry rules.
For the record, I lean toward your answer as well, but I reached out to Iberia on Twitter and they insisted (twice) that all access is based on departure only ("the lounges are departure lounges" were there exact words) and that no access to be given here.
So we'll see...I'll tell them to try, of course.
For the record, I lean toward your answer as well, but I reached out to Iberia on Twitter and they insisted (twice) that all access is based on departure only ("the lounges are departure lounges" were there exact words) and that no access to be given here.
So we'll see...I'll tell them to try, of course.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:50 pm
#119
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First of all, thank for your reply. While I'm not disputing your answer, I failed to mention that the passenger has no oneworld status, so oneworld rules wouldn't enter into play here, just Iberia's class-based entry rules.
For the record, I lean toward your answer as well, but I reached out to Iberia on Twitter and they insisted (twice) that all access is based on departure only ("the lounges are departure lounges" were there exact words) and that no access to be given here.
So we'll see...I'll tell them to try, of course.
For the record, I lean toward your answer as well, but I reached out to Iberia on Twitter and they insisted (twice) that all access is based on departure only ("the lounges are departure lounges" were there exact words) and that no access to be given here.
So we'll see...I'll tell them to try, of course.
Rather oneworld rules for access by class of travel:
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access/
oneworld lounge access for First Class or Business Class customers
Indulge yourself before departure in a wider range of airport lounges when you fly First Class or Business Class with any oneworld member airline.
Indulge yourself before departure in a wider range of airport lounges when you fly First Class or Business Class with any oneworld member airline.
- Customers flying First or Business Class have access to the equivalent class of lounge regardless of their frequent flyer status. First Class passengers may use a Business Class or frequent flyer lounge if a First Class lounge is not available.
- First Class passengers may invite one guest to join them in the lounge. The guest must also be travelling on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld airline.
- Connecting between oneworld marketed and operated flights:
- First and Business Class customers connecting on the same day of travel, or before 6am the following day, can access the lounge when travelling between an international long haul* and an international short haul or domestic flight (and vice-versa). (* a oneworld international long haul flight is defined as an international flight marketed and operated by any oneworld carrier with a scheduled flight time longer than 5 hours)
- Lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight.
- You must be prepared to show your boarding pass or itinerary showing travel in First or Business class on the international long haul flight, in order to access the lounge before your international short haul or domestic flight.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:57 pm
#120
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I wasn't actually referring to oneworld rules for lounge access by status.
Rather oneworld rules for access by class of travel:
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access/...
Rather oneworld rules for access by class of travel:
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access/...
I've been Emerald for years, so I've never actually considered class-based entry until now.
