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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 9:16 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Zurich takes 2h 21m, covering 770 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Zurich range from $176 to $311, with an average of $228 over the past 12 months. Anything below $176 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $228 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $129 round-trip via London Luton (LTN), compared to $228 for nonstop.

Iberia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Zurich flights are:

• Iberia: 88% on time
• SWISS: 77% on time
• Air Europa: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Zurich flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $76, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Madrid to Zurich usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Zurich route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Madrid to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $209 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $276, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Zurich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• SWISS

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 05m, compared with 6h 07m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 9h 05m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Zurich flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your checked baggage allowance will depend on the class you’re traveling in. When flying in Economy, you can check one bag, which must weigh no more than 50 lbs, while when flying Business Class, you can check two bags which must weigh no more than 70 lbs. Dimension-wise, your bag (s) must not exceed 62 inches.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the airline for you if you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly partner since it’s one of the most eco-friendly participants in the aviation industry. To minimize its carbon footprint, the airline has invested heavily in sustainable aviation fuel, revamped its fleet with modern aircraft that are more fuel-efficient, and funded several environmental projects with the help of notable environmental groups.

If you have reduced mobility, rest assured you will have a smooth experience at MAD. Besides offering Passenger with Reduced Mobility services like wheelchair assistance through its trained staff, this airport boasts elevators, ramps, disabled parking lots, and wheelchair-accessible toilets.

ZRH is connected to several cities other than Zurich. Major ones include Rumland, Bulach, Schlieren, Fallanden, Embrach, Wallisellen, and Oberglatt. You can get to a majority of these cities via rail and road.