The Pôdo network of private, soundproof work cabins arrives at Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, with Aena’s first lease for private work cabins at a Spanish airport.
The installation responds to the evolution of the work model and the growing need to enable productive spaces beyond the traditional office. In Spain, more than 3.2 million people telework, and 25% do so fully or partially. In this context, commutes, layovers, and waiting times are already part of many professionals’ workdays. Therefore, in high-traffic settings like airports, quiet, private, work-ready spaces are being established.
Noise, the Main Barrier to Working Outside the Office
Industry data shows that 59% of workers identify noise as the main distraction in shared environments. Pôdo’s cabins offer a solution through private, soundproofed, and comfortable spaces, designed for teleworking, handling important video calls, or concentrating during waiting times. In major European hubs, the average time spent at the airport is longer, which underscores the need for flexible solutions for those who want to use that time productively.
Digital Access, Privacy and Flexible Use
Pôdo has installed a total of six cabins in the boarding area of Terminal 4, distributed in two blocks of three units. One is located between gates J40 and J41, and the other between J58 and J59. Each block includes two individual cabins and one group cabin, tailored to different usage needs.
Access is via the Pôdo app or a pay kiosk, with digital booking and payment, automatic invoicing, and a simple and secure entry system. Each cabin features a private Wi‑Fi network, efficient, continuous ventilation, automatic locking between uses, and interior lighting designed to promote concentration and improve the videoconferencing experience, adjustable by the user.
The model is designed for flexible, on-demand use, without the need for memberships, physical keys, or complex processes. This way, any passenger can access a private space whenever they need it, for as long as they need it.
The arrival of Pôdo at Madrid-Barajas occurs at one of Europe’s leading airport hubs. In 2025, the airport served 68.2 million passengers, with more than 1,100 flights per day, cementing its status as a strategic gateway for business travelers and professionals on the move.
“This opening represents a significant milestone for Pôdo because it allows us to bring our solution to a key mobility hub. Our goal is to make it easier for users to have a private, work-ready space wherever they need it, without relying on fixed infrastructure or complex processes,” says Ramón Pau Tomás, cofounder of Pôdo.
With this opening, Pôdo now has eight active locations in Spain, with a presence in Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Bilbao. Its cabins are available in universities, clinics, shopping centers, and transit terminals, and the network will continue to grow with the aim of bringing private workspaces closer to the main transit points and high-traffic areas.
