Spain: airport fees and taxes
We cover 2 airports in Spain. Each section below summarises the charges. Open the airport page for how to pay, the sources and the change log.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Departing passengers at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas pay Aena charges inside the ticket. The passenger charge is €14.06 on flights within the European Economic Area, including domestic flights, and €19.91 on other international flights. On top come an Aena security charge of €3.99, a €0.87 charge for assistance to passengers with reduced mobility and the state air safety fee of €0.63 set for AESA. Connecting passengers get 40% off the passenger and security charges.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge, EEA flights (airport charge) | €14.06 | Passengers departing on flights within the European Economic Area, including domestic flights | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger charge, international flights (airport charge) | €19.91 | Passengers departing on flights outside the European Economic Area | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Airport security charge (security fee) | €3.99 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Reduced mobility (PMR) assistance charge (airport charge) | €0.87 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Air safety fee, tasa de seguridad aérea (government tax) | €0.63 | Departing passengers at all Spanish airports | Inside the ticket | In force |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Departing passengers at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat pay Aena charges inside the ticket. The passenger charge is €13.09 on flights within the European Economic Area, including domestic flights, and €16.02 on other international flights. On top come an Aena security charge of €3.99, a €0.87 charge for assistance to passengers with reduced mobility and the state air safety fee of €0.63 set for AESA. Connecting passengers get 40% off the passenger and security charges.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger charge, EEA flights (airport charge) | €13.09 | Passengers departing on flights within the European Economic Area, including domestic flights | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Passenger charge, international flights (airport charge) | €16.02 | Passengers departing on flights outside the European Economic Area | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Airport security charge (security fee) | €3.99 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Reduced mobility (PMR) assistance charge (airport charge) | €0.87 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Air safety fee, tasa de seguridad aérea (government tax) | €0.63 | Departing passengers at all Spanish airports | Inside the ticket | In force |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources