HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Madrid

$81+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — MAD
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Sun 4/13
Sun 4/20
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Zurich to Madrid with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Madrid Barajas are usually found in January or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Madrid

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 April 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Air Europa)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$285

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-Madrid Barajas flights.
Search Deals
From Zurich to Madrid Barajas
Search Deals
One-way flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Zurich to Madrid

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 April 8, 2025.

This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Mon 6/26:30 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Europa
Wed 6/117:55 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 4/7$143
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 6/66:55 amZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mSWISS
Mon 6/910:05 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/7$150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 6/53:50 pmZRH - MAD
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/87:55 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$172
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:40 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop13h 05mAir Serbia
Mon 10/205:50 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop26h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 4/8$181
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 6/69:30 amZRH - MAD
1 stop4h 40mLufthansa
Mon 6/911:45 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop8h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/7$209
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/102:20 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop9h 05mKLM
Tue 5/1310:20 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop6h 25mKLM
Deal found 4/7$210
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/15:55 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop5h 30mBrussels Airlines
Tue 6/106:20 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop13h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/7$219
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:45 amZRH - MAD
1 stop11h 35mAir France
Wed 5/74:40 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop5h 50mAir France
Deal found 4/7$226
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/232:45 pmZRH - MAD
Nonstop2h 25mIberia
Sun 5/258:45 amMAD - ZRH
Nonstop2h 20mIberia
Deal found 4/7$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Mon 4/216:05 pmZRH - MAD
1 stop21h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 4/288:10 pmMAD - ZRH
1 stop16h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/7$246
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/910:45 amZRH - MAD
1 stop13h 25mITA Airways
Sun 5/115:55 amMAD - ZRH
1 stop27h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/7$282
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:10 amZRH - MAD
2 stops10h 55mAustrian Airlines
Mon 12/298:25 amMAD - ZRH
2 stops13h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$297

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 April 8, 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

Mon 6/2

11:10 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/13

2:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$143

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sun 5/18

7:30 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/20

8:00 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$144

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Fri 6/6

6:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/9

10:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$150

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Thu 6/5

3:50 pm-10:15 am

2 stops18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 6/8

7:55 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$172

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Fri 6/6

9:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/9

11:45 am-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$209

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sat 5/10

2:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/13

10:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$210

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Sun 6/1

5:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/11

6:20 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$219

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Tue 6/3

3:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/7

10:30 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$223

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Fri 5/2

7:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/7

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$226

ZurichMadrid

ZRH - MAD

ZRHMAD

Zurich

Mon 4/21

6:05 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/28

8:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$246

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/7

Showing 1-10 of 24 results
1
2
3

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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 fast and efficient security lines. Consider purchasing ZRH Comfort for priority lanes and lounge access if you lack airline status.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
MAD

For a quick city transfer, use rideshares like Uber or Cabify from MAD, or take the pink metro line 8 to central Madrid.

Read more about MADby Lori Zaino
Our travel experts
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.

Read more
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.

Read more

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Madrid, you should look to book at least 70 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 $543). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,101). 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 April 8, 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 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Madrid

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Madrid. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 8, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to MAD are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 April 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Madrid, such as KLM, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,427 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
345 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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 19 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 20m 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, 30 users have taken a look at flights from Zurich to Madrid Barajas.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to Madrid round-trip from $143. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Iberia, from $144, and SWISS, from $150. Air Europa is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Madrid one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Europa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $91 and $92 on Iberia and SWISS, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Madrid?

    Consider China Eastern (100%), Albastar (100%) or Edelweiss Air (100%) 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 $428, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Zurich - Madrid Barajas), is priced around $136.

  • 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 $543). Flying from Zurich to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,101). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Zurich?

Book flights to Zurich if you plan to visit one of these locations
Segovia
Fuenlabrada

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Zurich to Madrid

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Geneva to Madrid flights

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 April 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest$124Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
IberiaCheapest$128Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$155Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.