Zurich to Madrid (ZRH–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Swiss and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 770 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: JL, LA, VY | 30 | 320, 321, 32A, 32Q, CRK | 2h20-2h25 | – | Oneworld | JL, LA, VY |
| LX Swiss Also: LA | 16 | 223, 295, 32N | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | LA |
| UX Air Europa Also: EY, JU, MU | 14 | 73H | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | EY, JU, MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→MAD | BSL→MAD | SXB→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | 6 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 15m | 2h 17m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Switzerland and Spain are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
ZRH–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to MAD
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Swiss and Air Europa. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MAD ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 770 miles (1,239 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 128 return, totaling 275 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 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 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).