Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Zurich and Madrid share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 64 weekly Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 19:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Madrid (and then other destinations in Spain) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that offers ZRH to MAD flights. An exceptional 90.58% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is Rs21,549. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs40,178. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZRH to MAD if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ZRH to MAD.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
