Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Madrid, Iberia or SWISS?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Madrid are Iberia and SWISS. With an average price for the route of 221 € and an overall rating of 7,0, Iberia is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 257 € and an overall rating of 7,5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Zurich to Madrid take?

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The duration of a direct flight to Madrid from Zurich is typically 2h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 1.994 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Zurich and Madrid per day?

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Each day, there are between 7 and 8 direct flights that take off from Zurich and land in Madrid, with an average flight time of 2h 23m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 53 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Madrid was 75 € for a one-way ticket and 158 € for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Zurich and Madrid?

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Iberia connects Zurich to Madrid with 25 flights per week. SWISS also offers 14 flights per week, while Air Europa follows with 14 flights per week.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to Madrid, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Madrid, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to Madrid?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 6:55 and will be landing in Madrid at 9:20.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to Madrid?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to Madrid jets off at 19:45 and lands at 22:05.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Zurich and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Madrid. They are: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS and Vueling. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air Europa at 102 € for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air Europa.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

SWISS, United Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Madrid flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Madrid flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Zurich to Madrid on a daily basis.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Madrid is January, where tickets cost 158 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 314 € and 294 € respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Madrid.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Zurich to Madrid delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Zurich and Madrid historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 113 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Madrid flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Helvetic Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Madrid flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Zurich to Madrid were found on Air Europa (162 €) and Iberia (191 €).

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Madrid from Zurich usually cost between 196 € and 331 € in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 158 € on Multiple Airlines (24. Oct–26. Oct).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Madrid is Iberia, followed by SWISS and Air Europa.

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