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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to Madrid

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Madrid.
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Madrid

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-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 specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Iberia

Iberia offers priority check-in and boarding for Business Class, enhancing travel efficiency.


Iberia's Wi-Fi is available on most flights, with free messaging for Iberia Plus members.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
SWISS

SWISS offers priority boarding for Business Class, ensuring a smoother travel experience.


SWISS provides free messaging Wi-Fi on long-haul flights, enhancing connectivity for passengers.

Read more about SWISSby Emily Zemler
Air Europa

Air Europa's Wi-Fi is fast and reliable, perfect for working during flights.


Air Europa offers priority boarding for SUMA Silver members, enhancing travel convenience.

Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's security is efficient and organised. Lines move quickly, so follow instructions and have liquids ready in a clear bag.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
MAD

Madrid Airport is connected to the city via a fast and clean metro. The journey takes around 30–40 minutes with a small fare supplement.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Iberia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Air Europa

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to Madrid, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Madrid, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Madrid is January, where tickets cost £120 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £240 and £234 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to Madrid?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £269, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Madrid, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Madrid

Low season

January

High season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (34% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Zurich to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Madrid

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Madrid?

    SWISS, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Madrid flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Madrid?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Madrid?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to Madrid on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Zurich to Madrid? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £105 or less one-way and £230 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Madrid?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +10 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Zurich

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +10 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +9 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Zurich to Madrid

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1582 reviews
6.7Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.6Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ZRH - FLR
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They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

Lots of water brought around by staff which is very important to stay hydrated on a long flight. There provided swiss chocolate icecream! The attention to detail is obvious. They really want to make their passengers entertained and comfortable.

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

This was an upgrade to business class and really enjoyed the experience. Much better than my earlier flight and thank you.

Flight from Costa Rica to Madrid was excellent. Good food and service. The flight from Madrid to Brussels was very poor . No food , no entertainment, no usb … Total package was quite expensive so you should give same service on the second flight

business class food was pretty average otherwise it was a good experience

Flight from Madrid to Dakar had no onboard entertainment for a business class. Not even a single screen . That was disappointing. The WiFi only worked for the first 45 mins of the flight.

I paid to upgrade to Business Class. The queue to check in at the Business Class aisle was full of people without Business Class tickets, the fast-track immigration line was “closed” but the representative opened it up for his friends, regardless (there was a lot of fist-bumping), and the lounge was an absolute mess…..4 staff sitting playing with their phones while every table had dirty plates and glasses waiting to be cleared…..and the least said about the rude lady on the reception desk at the lounge , the better!

Horrible. Paid for seats for my family. Iberia changed planes and never notified us that the seats we paid extra for did not even exist on the plane. We were randomly placed on the plane. Thankfully, we were seated together. Upon boarding, my youngest daughter was pulled from the line and they just arbitrarily changed her seat 7 rows back from the rest of the family. I had to wait at the gate while they tried to see us back together. One of the most uncomfortable small spaces on a plane I’ve ever experienced. When I called Iberia, they first told me that no mistake was made that the plane was never changed. Yet my receipt for my paid seats were for rows that did not even exist on this type of plane we were getting on. They said that they would reimburse my money and I would get an email, but I’ve never received any information or emails regarding a refund for the seats that I had paid extra for. Then when we arrived in Madrid, one of the pieces of luggage that we had checked in was damaged to the point that the handle that was stowed in to the luggage was broken off by the crew members handling the luggage. The crew on the plane was very nice, but as far as the rest of the experience, I would be very hesitant to ever use Iberia again.

Bad business class. Staff totally not helping. Lights and chargers not working

The flight left Tanger two hours late and I missed my flight to Geneva.

This was such a bad experience. Iberia in Paris Orly refused to issue the boarding pass for my connecting international flight. They were evasive but said it would be dealt with in Madrid. In Madrid there was no help, no transit desk, I almost missed the flight trying to get the boarding pass and only at the gate they told me they had downgraded me. I really felt abused.

The connection required us to travel from terminal A to terminal E with very little time in between flights. While waiting in line, we were called to the service desk to provide our passports. We provided our passports at time of check in, assuming that American Airlines doesn’t communicate well with Iberia, this was a headache.

Almost great...Need more signs around the airport, especially in Italy Marco Polo.

They should at least offer water like other airlines, which seems like a humanitarian gesture to me

They gave me an upgrade but charged me for my bag. I felt abused because this had never happened to me before with an upgrade with another airline.

Well. It is a no frills airline. Annoying is that even for the long-haul everything has to be paid for separately. Once you add up the extras the flight is getting to expensive. Then one might as well fly with a legacy carrier which provides far better comfort. Changing flight at MAD airport is a nightmare. The worst airport in the world. Poor signposting, poor passport control, poor security check and long queues. I had 2h transfer time and spend in queues almost 1.5h

All flights with Air Europa you arrive late to the connections of other flights, I missed my train, I had to pay for my train again, the crew are antisocial, you are paying for a service, it is not free, thanks to the travelers they are there, it is the last time I fly with them,

Terrible experience - we won’t be flying with Air Europa again

The crew was not kind , just doing their job but very cold people

The insanely long lines at customs were chaotic and stressful. They also created a lot of stress among passengers. Including fights and threats. The hot food I purchased was cold, barely edible. The check in staff and crew were nice and the pilot good but the overall experience was very disappointing. Passengers were still insulting each other upon arrival.

No frills airlines. Tickets were reasonably priced for a short-term booking. But comfort is a big issue.

It was just okay. They overcharged me for a checked bag because I didn’t know it wasn’t included in the airfare.

Very small dinner, NO breakfast. You have to buy an earphone.

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