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# Madrid Barajas Lounge Guide (2026): Iberia Dali VIP & Terminal 4S

Madrid MAD lounge score 8.3/10. Iberia Dali VIP Lounge in Terminal 4S. Automated train from T4. Key hub for UK–Latin America via Iberia/BA. See /airports/madrid. The full guide below covers the numbers, the traps, and the exact steps — with sources and FAQs.

Photo: Alvesgaspar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

## Terminal 4S and Iberia lounges

Long-haul intercontinental departures use T4S satellite. Dali VIP Lounge for business and oneworld elites.

Long-haul intercontinental departures use T4S satellite. Dali VIP Lounge for business and oneworld elites.

Avios redemptions on Iberia from London often route via MAD for South America.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which terminal for Iberia long-haul at Madrid?

Terminal 4 and 4S — satellite reached by train from T4 check-in area.

Written by [Marco Bellini](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/marco-bellini/)

Editor, Europe & Lounges

Marco is FlightLogic's lounge specialist, having reviewed first class terminals and independent Priority Pass lounges across four continents. He previously worked ground operations at Malpensa Airport.