ZRH - MAD

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Cheapest return fare
164 €
Typical prices: 173 €-329 €
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26.8.Thu 27.8.
ZRH - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
164 €
Typical prices: 185 €-329 €
SWISS
Sun 6.9.Tue 22.9.
ZRH - MAD • Direct
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Iberia and Air Europa offer Wi-Fi; Iberia adds free messaging for Iberia Plus members.
Zurich Airport has efficient security; keep liquids ready for faster screening.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Madrid (ZRH-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Madrid

Wed, 26. Aug - Thu, 27. Aug
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9:45 - 16:15
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6h 30m
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21:35 - 9:20
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11h 45m
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164 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24. Sep - Fri, 25. Sep
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18:15 - 23:15
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MAD
5h 00m
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23:10 - 7:55
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8h 45m
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165 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5. Aug - Fri, 7. Aug
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17:55 - 1:05
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MAD
7h 10m
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22:10 - 7:55
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9h 45m
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166 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13. Aug - Sun, 13. Sep
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11:05 - 13:30
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2h 25mdirect
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7:50 - 10:05
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2h 15mdirect
168 €Air Europa
Thu, 17. Sep - Sat, 19. Sep
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11:05 - 13:30
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2h 25mdirect
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168 €Air Europa
Wed, 2. Sep - Thu, 3. Sep
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2h 25mdirect
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14:55 - 17:10
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169 €Air Europa
Sat, 28. Nov - Wed, 2. Dec
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9:35 - 11:20
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25h 45m
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12:20 - 19:55
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7h 35m
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170 €Air Serbia
Tue, 25. Aug - Thu, 17. Sep
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2h 25mdirect
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20:00 - 22:20
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2h 20mdirect
171 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 24. Aug - Tue, 25. Aug
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17:15 - 23:25
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6h 10m
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19:30 - 21:50
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172 €Multiple Airlines
Mon, 24. Aug - Thu, 27. Aug
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6h 10m
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173 €Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Madrid departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Madrid from Zurich usually cost between 222 € and 361 € in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 164 € on Multiple Airlines (26. Aug–27. Aug).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to Madrid, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, 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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Madrid is January, where tickets cost 161 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 338 € and 300 € respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Madrid

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

89 €
Best time to beat the crowds (35% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Zurich to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Madrid

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Madrid?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Madrid was 89 € for a one-way ticket and 164 € for a return.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Madrid?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    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.

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

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

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

    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 223 € 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 246 € and an overall rating of 7,5.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 129 € or less one-way and 281 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Madrid Barajas?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Zurich

Monday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

Air Europa,Iberia,SWISS

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Zurich to Madrid

 
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7,5
SWISSOverall score based on 2019 reviews
8,3Crew
6,8Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,1Food
7,4Comfort
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I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

10,0 ExcellentVedat, Jul 2026
ZRH - ORD
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I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

I like it very much it was a good experience with an excellent service

The crew and service was excellent. The food and entertainment were very good but not excellent.

On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Was a really good flight and so fast always try to get the first 5 road if you can

Almost as usual, half an hour take off dilay, on the other hand - the checked in baggage arrived as magic super quickly. By the way - why do you ask to rate the food and entertainment on flights without them? at least offer the option of "Not Relevant" or similar...

Comfy seats, great cabin service and a very relaxed experience

Basic service for the basic price. Efficient and cost effective, so ticked all the right boxes.

To complex. So many types of fare. This made the boarding a caos.

Needs faster boarding procedure. Not their fault but should still take into account indifferent flyers.

I am writing to demand an immediate refund and compensation for the absolutely unacceptable experience I endured with VUELING this week. On Monday, my flight was canceled, and despite this, I have yet to receive any refund. I was then taken to a hotel in a terrible location, where no food or even water was provided. The next day, I was rebooked on another flight, for which I had to personally cover an additional €50 in transportation costs—only to have that flight canceled as well. After waiting 10 hours, only 10 of us were offered alternative accommodations, while the rest were left stranded. We were forced to remain in this situation until Thursday without a single explanation or proper assistance. During this entire ordeal, we were only provided with breakfast and dinner, while being charged extra for drinks. This level of treatment is completely unacceptable. I expect an immediate refund for the cancelled flights and full compensation for the inconvenience, additional expenses, and the significant distress caused.

Only food for sale. Did not even offer water. No entertainment

Nothing. There was no flight. They cancelled the flight with no replacement about 9 hours before takeoff.

Horrible, flight cancelled and had to come back the next day

We waited in the jetway for over an hour before we got on the plane.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

I flew in business a couple of months ago, it was great, tried again in economy, it is the cramped seat I have ever been into, for an overseas flight across the atlantic it is inhumane to put passengers in such cramped space. Other than that, everything ok. Took a second flight from Madrid to London, also economy and it was roomy and perfect.

I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

My luggage is lost and nowhere to be found, no response from airline

Boarding was a shitshow. Had to bus to the gate. No separate bus and boarding process for Business Class.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

All flights with Air Europa you arrive late to the connections of other flights, I missed my train, I had to pay for my train again, the crew are antisocial, you are paying for a service, it is not free, thanks to the travelers they are there, it is the last time I fly with them,

Without any prior warning, I was seated in a row just in front of an exit row (27F), and I had no idea that my seat would not recline. However, the person in front of me did recline her seat, reducing my space. And because I could't recline to regain some space, it was my WORST flight ever.

Terrible boarding procedures in Madrid. The airplane barely has any legroom and I am 68 inches.

Not bad but they lost 2 of my bags when I got to Florence

Couldn’t get boarding passes online, delayed an hour, and smallest amount of space on board I’ve ever encountered for such a long flight.

I’m an Iberia fan but this time They dropped the ball. I went from ALC to MAD to LHR. Boarding in ALC was by group… to get you in a bus. Then we sat for almost an hour when most people had connections. When we landed in Madrid we did so and they put us in another bus almost like if they wanted to make people lose their connection. We made ours by the skin of our teeth but our luggage did not. And on top of this we had to listen to the pilot bragging about Iberia being punctual. To be true we made it on time to LHR but we are Still waiting for our luggage

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

Delayed first flight Geneva Madrid.. We didn’t miss our 2nd flight only because the 2nd flight Madrid Dallas was 1h delayed. However we did end up missing the 3rd leg Dallas Austin. Luggage didn’t show up in Dallas. So we re missing 2 suit cases. Customer service sent us to a hotel in Dallas. Only one room booked for 5!! Pretty bad experience overall. I won’t book a flight on Iberia in the future

An average flight experience. For our transatlantic portion, they provided a main meal and two snacks. However, the food was not very tasty and the drinks far too small and infrequent for such a long flight. The regrettable part of the flight was that the toilets were extremely filthy. I feel this is unacceptable.

The food is really eco only level. Breakfast was shameful. I am considering to stop flying with Iberia. Business prices are as expensive as other companies with much better service.

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