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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 and lands at 9:20
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 22:25.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Madrid takes 2h 25m, 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 Zurich to Madrid range from 190 € to 362 €, with an average of 267 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 190 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the 267 € route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 233 € return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with 267 € for direct.

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

• SWISS: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 88% on time
• Iberia: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–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 Zurich to Madrid 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 Zurich to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 85 €, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Zurich to Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Zurich to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 236 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 296 €, a difference of 60 €.

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 Zurich and Madrid. 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 05m, compared to 5h 27m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 48m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Estado Santiago Bernabéu, and Plaza Mayor. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Madrid flights:

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

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