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)
Aug 2, 2018, 11:51 am
#572
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: Oneworld Emerald (BA)
Posts: 6
Lounge alternatives
Two manned desks outside the closed lounge handing out vouchers for a drink and food item from various retail outlets.
Non-Schengen Iberia Lounge in T4S cant be used for Schengen flights during the renovation (as always).
Expected re-opening maybe by mid October.
I have used the Plaza Major lounge with Priority Pass instead. Not too busy at 7.30pm on a weekday.
Non-Schengen Iberia Lounge in T4S cant be used for Schengen flights during the renovation (as always).
Expected re-opening maybe by mid October.
I have used the Plaza Major lounge with Priority Pass instead. Not too busy at 7.30pm on a weekday.
Aug 5, 2018, 6:53 pm
#573
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 557
I was afraid this would happen just before my next trip... I am flying JFK-MAD-ACE in September. Can anyone confirm if there are showers in the Plaza Mayor lounge? I'm finding conflicting info online. Also it doesn't look possible to just buy a one day pass currently due to "capacity restrictions". Will Priority Pass still work in this instance?
Aug 7, 2018, 5:27 am
#575
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
Programs: BMI Diamond Club Gold forever
Posts: 6,367
This is pathetic. I flew a family member in to Spain this week in business class with a connection in MAD after a long connecting flight on AA from the US west coast and she was unable to get a shower and breakfast. I would have routed her differently had i know.
Aug 7, 2018, 5:20 pm
#576
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 557
I agree it's not great to have no provision at all for Schengen flights during this period. I too would have routed differently (through LGW) if I had known, especially as my arrival time into ACE is not paramount. I'll put it down to "live and learn" I suppose, but it definitely irks me.
Aug 7, 2018, 11:05 pm
#578
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 151
The Pepino Grilling - next door to the T4 lounge - has been commandeered by Iberia for breakfast hours (6am - ). Newspaper stand is moved in. Espresso coffee machine, fresh juice, baby croissants and sandwiches. Voucher from entrance to T4 lounge desk to enter.
Last edited by abitwild; Aug 11, 2018 at 6:33 am
Aug 8, 2018, 1:07 am
#579
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
Programs: IB+, BAEC
Posts: 3,105
There is the AENA lounge with PP access.
Also, I don't know if they would let you into the arrivals lounge for a shower. Since you need to do security anyway and have already gone through immigration at that point, there's no advantage to following the connection route rather than just going landside other than saving a few steps.
I know one of the conditions for the arrivals lounge is the final destination is MAD, but I don't think they check itineraries and you can just hand the J boarding pass.
Also, I don't know if they would let you into the arrivals lounge for a shower. Since you need to do security anyway and have already gone through immigration at that point, there's no advantage to following the connection route rather than just going landside other than saving a few steps.
I know one of the conditions for the arrivals lounge is the final destination is MAD, but I don't think they check itineraries and you can just hand the J boarding pass.
Aug 11, 2018, 6:57 am
#580
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 151
Yes - Plaza Mayor has two shower rooms - complimentary (at least with Dragon Pass). I took one this morning. Plenty of space - about twice the size of the shower rooms at LHR Cathay T3. It's a good lounge. For anyone not used to the layout of T4 and its super signage, the lounge is located next door to McDonalds - opposite gates J44/J45. Head for J44. Find McDonalds, and the lounge doors are at the end of the passageway to the left.
Aug 11, 2018, 1:19 pm
#581
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 557
Yes - Plaza Mayor has two shower rooms - complimentary (at least with Dragon Pass). I took one this morning. Plenty of space - about twice the size of the shower rooms at LHR Cathay T3. It's a good lounge. For anyone not used to the layout of T4 and its super signage, the lounge is located next door to McDonalds - opposite gates J44/J45. Head for J44. Find McDonalds, and the lounge doors are at the end of the passageway to the left.
Aug 17, 2018, 12:36 am
#583
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
Programs: IB+, BAEC
Posts: 3,105
You could theoretically use the arrivals lounge, but that's not nearly as long of a layover as you think. If your bag actually comes out quick (I've had good luck with the priority tag recently), then you might have time to pop in for a quick shower. But you need to plan on waiting for the bus plus a 20 minute bus ride to T1. Also, don't forget to go to the visa check counter before security. (It's a little window to the right of the main Ryanair check in area).
If you have Priority Pass, you can use the recently renovated Puerta de Alcalá lounge in T2 (connected airside to T1) available for Schengen flights.
If you have Priority Pass, you can use the recently renovated Puerta de Alcalá lounge in T2 (connected airside to T1) available for Schengen flights.
Aug 17, 2018, 7:12 am
#584
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 845
You could theoretically use the arrivals lounge, but that's not nearly as long of a layover as you think. If your bag actually comes out quick (I've had good luck with the priority tag recently), then you might have time to pop in for a quick shower. But you need to plan on waiting for the bus plus a 20 minute bus ride to T1. Also, don't forget to go to the visa check counter before security. (It's a little window to the right of the main Ryanair check in area).
If you have Priority Pass, you can use the recently renovated Puerta de Alcalá lounge in T2 (connected airside to T1) available for Schengen flights.
If you have Priority Pass, you can use the recently renovated Puerta de Alcalá lounge in T2 (connected airside to T1) available for Schengen flights.
My wife has priority pass card from a credit card, hasn't expired but not sure if it needs to be activated. Would both of us be allowed into lounge?(guessing no).
I think the best plan is to head straight from T4s to T4 to the arrival lounge.