On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Madrid to Zurich. The distance between the cities is 1,249 km, with approximately 62 flights per week providing regular air service.
Flights on this route are operated by airlines such as Iberia, Swiss, and Air Europa. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to find the best deal, use the low price calendar and the price dynamics chart provided below.
The table shows direct flights Madrid → Zurich on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Iberia, Vueling, Swiss and Air Europa. Departures from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport airports, arrivals at Zurich Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Madrid — Zurich by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 258 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 421 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Madrid → Zurich, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 966 | low | May | AED 1,107 | medium | Sep | AED 1,107 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,057 | medium | Jun | AED 921 | low | Oct | AED 1,057 | medium |
| Mar | AED 996 | low | Jul | AED 1,218 | high | Nov | AED 1,011 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,057 | medium | Aug | AED 1,308 | high | Dec | AED 1,273 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Zurich is warmest in July and August, when air temperatures reach +24.6°C. The coldest month is January, with frosts down to -1.1°C, while peak precipitation occurs in June, with over 130 mm of rainfall.
The most affordable tickets for flights from Madrid are offered in October — AED 259, and July — AED 260. Peak prices are recorded in May, when the flight cost can rise to AED 423.
October is the optimal choice: it is one of the most budget-friendly months of the year with a comfortable number of dry days (18). It is recommended to avoid May due to the combination of high ticket prices and unpredictable weather.
There are 11 airlines operating on this route, with Iberia and Swiss leading in terms of the number of flights. Most flights are direct, ensuring quick travel between Spain and Switzerland. The full schedule, connecting flight options, and detailed information for each carrier are provided in the interactive list below.
Flights Madrid — Zurich depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Zurich Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covers a distance of 1,249 km and usually takes about 2 hours. Travel time for connecting flights depends on the duration of the layover.
Regular flights are operated by Swiss, Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, and other international carriers. A total of 11 companies serve this route.
Yes, there are many direct flights available on this route. On average, there are about 62 departures per week.
Prices change constantly depending on demand and season. You can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low price calendar on this page.
Flights from Madrid arrive at the main international Zurich Airport (ZRH).
To find the best deals, we recommend booking your tickets in advance and aiming for October — statistically the cheapest month on this route.
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