Madrid to Zurich (MAD–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–ZRH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Swiss and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 770 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: JL, LA, VY | 28 | 319, 320, 321, CRK | 2h20 | – | Oneworld | JL, LA, VY |
| LX Swiss Also: LA | 16 | 223, 295 | 2h15-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | LA |
| UX Air Europa Also: EY, JU | 14 | 73H | 2h15 | – | SkyTeam | EY, JU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→ZRH | VLC→ZRH | BIO→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 128 | 28 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 5m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Spanish passport holders enter Switzerland freely under the Schengen agreement. Switzerland is a full Schengen member, so flights from Spain have no passport control. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient for entry. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
Switzerland is not in the EU, but the bilateral agreements with the EU give EU citizens the right to live and work there. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, register with the cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt) within 14 days of arrival to get a residence permit. For stays under 90 days, no registration is required.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
MAD–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ZRH
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Swiss and Air Europa. With 128 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ZRH ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 770 miles (1,239 km). There are approximately 128 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 275 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
120 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).