Travel

Hotel

Cigarral de las Mercedes

We are thrilled to welcome our beloved family and friends to join us at the Cigarral for our multi-day celebration. Our welcome dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will take place across the beautiful spaces of the estate. • Having you stay with us would make our wedding even more special, though nearby hotels are also available if that works better for you. • If you plan to stay at the Cigarral, you can reserve your stay by clicking the link below. Once on the site, click "Book Hotel", then enter our special promo code, select the dates 09/29/2026 – 10/01/2026, and click search availability to access the reserved room options. *Note: Be sure to reserve your room soon—rooms are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discount Code - SOPHIAYDAKOTA

Travel Note

Travel Requirements

Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date. While there are no mandatory health requirements to enter Spain, the CDC and WHO recommend staying up to date on vaccinations, including but not limited to Hepatitis A & B, Polio, Flu, COVID-19, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Chickenpox, Shingles, Tdap, and MMR. *Note: As of May 2026, U.S. citizens do not require a travel visa to enter Spain. For all other nationalities, please refer to Annex I of the EU Regulation for more information. ETIAS: The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026. We’ll be keeping a close eye on any updates and will share any changes.

Flight

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Fly into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport ༻❁༺ Madrid, Spain ༻❁༺ • From the New York City metropolitan area: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Direct flights available LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Connecting flights available Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Both direct and connecting flights available • From the San Francisco/Bay Area: San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Connecting flights available • Airlines serving Madrid, Spain include (but are not limited to): Air France American Airlines British Airways Delta Air Lines Iberia Airlines JetBlue Airways KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Virgin Atlantic United Airlines

Travel Note

Airport Express Shuttle

To get to Toledo, first take the Airport Express bus (Route 203) from the airport to Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes Train Station. It operates daily from 6:00 AM-11:30 PM, running every 15-20 minutes with stops at Terminals 1, 2, and 4. Tickets cost €5 and can be purchased on board with cash (maximum change 20€) or contactless payment. *Note: Once you arrive at the station, you will need to take the AVANT mid-distance high-speed train to Toledo.

Train

Avant

Renfe is Spain's national railway company. Renfe AVANT is a mid-distance high-speed train, which will take you directly to Toledo. The train operates between Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes (Train Station) and Toledo, with a travel time of about 34 minutes. The first train departs Madrid at 6:45 AM and the last at 8:45 PM, with departures running roughly every hour. Once you arrive at Toledo Station, we recommend taking a cab or taxi directly to the Cigarral. Adult fares start at $17. Note: Children ages 0–3 travel free if they do not occupy a seat, but they must still have their own free child ticket.

Travel Note

Car/Taxi/Private Transfer

Feeling tired after a long flight and ready to head straight to Toledo? You can choose from several transportation options, including rental cars, local taxis, pre-booked airport transfers, or Uber. The journey from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toledo is about 85 km (53 miles) and takes roughly 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Prices typically range from €80 to €180, depending on the service chosen.