Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Zurich flight
Distance 1247 km |
Average flight duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 |
Flights per day 51 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:50 |
Last flight 23:15 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Zurich
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$488
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Flights per day
69
Distance
1247 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Zurich will cost around $488 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $150.
Of the 69 flights that leave Madrid for Zurich every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1247 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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U21016
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LX2033
IB631Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $101, and a train costs an average of $320.
Distance: 1247 km
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$249 Average Price | $219 Average Price Cheapest | $352 Average Price |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 7m Average total duration 25h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Madrid to Zurich flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TP1021 · TP932 | 8:10 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 4:10 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
TP1021 · TP930 | 8:10 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h30 | 11:40 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR152 · QR93 | 9:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h35 | 6:00 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR152 · QR95 | 9:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h15 | 12:40 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
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LH1121 · LH1186 | 4:55 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 9:45 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1919 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 10:00 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL1943 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h40 | 9:40 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1925 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h25 | 5:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL1949 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h05 | 9:05 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF1814 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h50 | 4:50 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL1921 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 12:30 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL1947 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 4:25 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1923 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h45 | 3:45 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
SN3732 · SN2731 | 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 10:20 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1807+ LH2368 | 6:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 11:55 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
TP1023 · TP932 | 6:40 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h30 | 4:10 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
UX1675 | 6:45 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 9:05 am Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR6949 · QR95 | 7:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h15 | 12:40 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR6949 · QR93 | 7:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h35 | 6:00 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1123+ LH5682 | 7:30 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 12:55 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1123+ EN8120 | 7:30 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 12:55 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1123+ LH5738 | 7:30 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 2:40 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
IB627 | 7:45 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h25 | 10:10 am Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1011 · TP932 | 9:20 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 4:10 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1502+ KL1947 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h25 | 4:25 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1502 · KL1927 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 9:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1502+ KL1949 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 9:05 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1502 · KL1923 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 3:45 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1502 · KL1925 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 5:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AZ61 · AZ574 | 10:40 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 5:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AZ61 · AZ572 | 10:40 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h15 | 8:55 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1801+ LH2370 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 3:30 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
TP1013 · TP934 | 11:10 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 9:35 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
SN3722 · SN2735 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 6:20 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301 · AF1814 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 4:50 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301 · AF1414 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h55 | 9:30 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301+ AF1192 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h15 | 8:50 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1504+ KL1949 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h00 | 9:05 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1504 · KL1927 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 9:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504 · KL1925 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 5:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504+ KL1943 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h35 | 9:40 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LH1113 · LH1198 | 12:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 6:10 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
TP1015 · TP930 | 1:55 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h45 | 11:40 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
TP1015 · TP934 | 1:55 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 9:35 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR150 · QR93 | 2:20 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 6:00 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
QR150 · QR95 | 2:20 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h20 | 12:40 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1601 · AF1414 | 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 9:30 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1601+ AF1192 | 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h25 | 8:50 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1601+ AF1292 | 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h25 | 12:50 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
IB631 | 3:35 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 5:55 pm Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1506+ KL1949 | 3:50 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 9:05 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1506 · KL1927 | 3:50 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 9:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1506+ KL1943 | 3:50 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h50 | 9:40 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LH1115+ LH5740 | 4:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 8:50 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AZ63 · AZ574 | 5:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h25 | 5:25 pm Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
TP1017 · TP930 | 5:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h40 | 11:40 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AZ63 · AZ572 | 5:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h55 | 8:55 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1801+ AF1192 | 5:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h05 | 8:50 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1801+ AF1292 | 5:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h05 | 12:50 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LX2033 | 6:35 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 8:55 pm Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB633 | 7:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 9:20 pm Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1114+ AF1101 | 7:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h45 | 8:50 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1101 · AF1292 | 7:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h45 | 12:50 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1192 · AF1101 | 7:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h45 | 8:50 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1508 · KL1919 | 7:30 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h30 | 10:00 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1508+ KL1943 | 7:30 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h10 | 9:40 am EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1508+ KL1947 | 7:30 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h55 | 4:25 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1508 · KL1917 | 7:30 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 7:15 am Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
U21016 | 7:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 9:55 pm EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Zurich flights

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Zurich
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759











