Madrid T4 to T4S uses an automated people mover. The free ground shuttle between T1–T4 is a different service, so choose the route that matches your actual terminal pair.
Where to start
Confirm whether your boarding pass names T4 or T4S. Inside the T4 complex, follow T4S connection signs and check whether passport control or security applies to your itinerary.
Check the flight you actually have
Start with the operating carrier, flight number and travel date. A codeshare name by itself can’t tell you the terminal or whether your bag is checked through.
Terminal and transfer movement
Aena describes the T4–T4S automated people mover as operating throughout the year, with a published ride segment of about five minutes. The same source describes a free interterminal bus serving the other terminal movements. A five-minute vehicle ride doesn't include finding the platform, waiting, controls, or reaching the gate.
| Detail | Source description |
|---|---|
| T4 to T4S vs ground interterminal | |
| T1 t2 t3 t4 | free terminal shuttle bus, 24h per Aena |
| T4 t4s | APM automated people mover |
Times describe a vehicle segment or published frequency, not a full flight connection. Check current official information before following a stop or timetable.
Before you rely on this route
Don't send a T4S traveler to a T1–T4 curbside bus stop. If your ticket is separate or bags aren't checked through, confirm the check-in and entry path before relying on an airside connection.
- Boarding-pass and airside/landside dependent dedicated routes may differ.
This guide can’t decide your entry eligibility, bag handling, gate assignment or a safe connection time. Check those details for your own flight.
Common questions
Is T4S the same as T4?
T4S is a separate satellite building in the T4 complex. Aena directs travelers between them by automated people mover.
Is the T1–T4 shuttle the right bus for T4S?
No. That ground bus serves a different terminal movement. Follow T4S people mover signs for the T4–T4S segment.
Plan the next step
Use the connection finder for the researched route examples, or open the official airport links below for a fresh day-of-travel check.
Official sources and date
Source material was reviewed on 2026-10-31. Airport operations and individual flights can change after that date.