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$91+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — MAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Madrid Barajas are usually found in January or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$91
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:35 pmZRH - MAD
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/237:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$155
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:30 amZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mIberia
Fri 9/268:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mIberia
Deal found 9/9$156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/148:40 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:55 pmZRH - MAD
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/277:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:25 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/148:40 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$162
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:55 amZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mSWISS
Mon 12/297:35 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mSWISS
Deal found 9/9$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:35 pmZRH - MAD
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/137:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$165
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:25 amZRH - MAD
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/109:45 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:55 amZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:55 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Europa
Mon 11/177:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 9/9$170
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:40 amZRH - MAD
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/49:35 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$171
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:20 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mSWISS
Mon 12/297:35 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mSWISS
Deal found 9/9$172

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Madrid that are best for you.

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ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 11/8

9:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/10

9:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$166

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sun 11/30

4:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 12/7

10:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$171

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 12/4

8:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 12/7

10:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$174

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 2/5

9:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/8

9:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop11h 20m

$179

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Fri 2/13

2:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/15

10:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 50m

$180

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 11/8

9:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/9

9:35 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$181

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 12/16

7:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/29

10:10 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$185

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 10/9

6:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/24

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$186

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Wed 10/8

6:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

11:45 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$195

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Wed 1/14

9:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$203

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The best insider tips for Zurich to Madrid flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Madrid trip
Airports
ZRH

ZRH offers a day-before check-in service with Swiss Airlines, allowing you to drop off bags up to 23 hours before departure.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
MAD

For a quick city transfer, use the pink metro line 8 from MAD, connecting to various city metro lines.

Read more about MADby Lori Zaino
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

US-born but now based in Spain, Lori's visited 60 countries---and written about them for publications like CNN, Forbes, The Points Guy, NBC, and TripAdvisor. She loves combining affordable adventures with luxury travel experiences and feels equally at home salsa dancing in Colombia, sipping wine in a French castle, or backpacking through Malaysia.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Madrid

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Madrid. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Madrid, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zurich to Madrid at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Madrid?

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Madrid, such as SWISS, Air Europa, and Iberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
556 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,929 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

    If you wish to fly to Madrid from Zurich, then you need to book flights from Zurich to Madrid Barajas. There are 17 flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Barajas (MAD) per day to choose from. Flights to Madrid from Zurich are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 25m is how long a nonstop flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas typically takes.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Madrid flight route?

    Within the past month, 29 users have taken a look at flights from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Madrid?

    There are many flights that can get you from Zurich to Madrid in 17h 10m. Fly via easyJet to get the fastest option. There are 770 mi between Zurich and Madrid.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Madrid round-trip from $120. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Iberia, from $130, and SWISS, from $157. Air Europa is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Madrid?

    Consider Japan Airlines (87%), American Airlines (75%) or SWISS (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Madrid.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to Madrid? While on average our users pay $503, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $85. The most popular route (Zurich - Madrid Barajas), is priced around $119.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Zurich to Madrid

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest$120Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
IberiaCheapest$130Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$157Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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