MAD → Puerta del Sol
MAD to Puerta del Sol in six minutes.
Madrid Barajas to the city center is the most-travelled airport corridor in Iberia. A six-minute eVTOL transfer is the obvious replacement for the €5 Cercanías train.
6 min
eVTOL at launch
€115–€165
est. launch fare
15 km
straight-line distance
25–55 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the MAD → Puerta del Sol transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
6 min
€245–€395
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
25–55 min
€35–€55
Train
30 min
€5 (Cercanías)
eVTOL — at launch
6 min
€115–€165
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
6 min
€60–€90
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies MAD → Puerta del Sol today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Madrid airport corridor:
- Helicópteros Sanitarios
- Eliance
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from MAD to Puerta del Sol?+
By car the MAD to Puerta del Sol transfer takes 25–55 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 6 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 6 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from MAD to Puerta del Sol cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the MAD to Puerta del Sol route is expected to be €115–€165. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly €60–€90.
Are there helicopter operators flying MAD to Puerta del Sol today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Madrid airport corridor include Helicópteros Sanitarios, Eliance. Charter rates run roughly €245–€395.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from MAD launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at MAD between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced Europe launch markets.
Is the MAD to Puerta del Sol eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (€115–€165) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (€245–€395) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about €60–€90.