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Among airlines operating Zurich to Madrid flights:

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

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

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

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• SWISS

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

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

• SWISS: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Madrid.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 372 round-trip via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared to C$ 411 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 32–C$ 139 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.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 9% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Zurich to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 358 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 458, a difference of C$ 100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Zurich to Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 9:20 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 22% above the route average of C$ 410. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Madrid takes 2h 25m, covering 1,994 km.

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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 133, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

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

• SWISS: 91% on time
• Iberia: 88% on time
• Air Europa: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h 48m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 6h 01m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid range from C$ 292 to C$ 557, with an average of C$ 410 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 292 counts as a good deal.