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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 and lands at 9:16
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 22:46.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Zurich takes 2h 21m, covering 1.994 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Madrid to Zurich range from 159 € to 278 €, with an average of 204 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 159 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the 204 € route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 153 € return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with 205 € for direct.

Iberia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Zurich flights are:

• Iberia: 88% on time
• SWISS: 77% on time
• Air Europa: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 22 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Zurich flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 62 €, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Madrid to Zurich usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Zurich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Madrid to Zurich. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 187 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 252 €, a difference of 65 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• SWISS

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 08m, compared to 6h 07m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 9h 05m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Opernhaus Zürich, Stadion Letzigrund, and Halle 622. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Zurich flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.