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$87+ 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — MAD
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Madrid Barajas are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Air Europa)

One-way from

$87
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$202

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:10 amZRH - MAD
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/208:00 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$162
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Tue 12/28:15 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop15h 55measyJet
Tue 12/910:50 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop9h 20measyJet
Deal found 11/12$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/28:15 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:00 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$173
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Europa
Tue 2/107:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 11/12$174
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Europa
Tue 12/27:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 11/13$175
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/34:20 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop17h 15measyJet
Tue 12/910:50 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop9h 20measyJet
Deal found 11/12$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/1112:05 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:00 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/109:40 amZRH - MAD
2 stops9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/173:30 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$180
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Europa
Fri 2/137:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 11/12$190
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 11/306:55 amZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mSWISS
Fri 1/167:35 pmMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/12$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 11/226:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2611:40 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$194

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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Zurich

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 12/2

8:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

10:50 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$168

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 2/19

11:20 am-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/22

10:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 50m

$174

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 11/29

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/2

7:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$175

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Wed 3/18

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/28

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$191

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 12/2

4:20 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/3

7:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$192

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 11/27

11:05 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

7:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$195

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Wed 2/4

6:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$201

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

$214

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sun 11/23

11:05 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/2

7:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$214

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 11/25

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/26

7:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$221

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Madrid

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Madrid in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 7, 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 $42). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 November 13, 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 afternoon.

The best insider tips for Zurich to Madrid flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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
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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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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 November 13, 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
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
569 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,010 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

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 20 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, 17 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 2h 25m. Fly via easyJet or Air Europa to get the fastest option. There are 770 mi between Zurich and Madrid. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $145. Air Europa is priced at 51% 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 Edelweiss Air (100%), Japan Airlines (84%) or American Airlines (82%) 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 $322, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Zurich - Madrid Barajas), is priced around $107.

  • 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 $42). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest$120Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
IberiaCheapest$130Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$145Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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