Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Madrid and Zurich are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MAD to ZRH start at 07:45 — the earliest with Air Europa. The latest departure is at 20:00 with Iberia. In total, there are 64 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Your MAD to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport, so getting to Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
Iberia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MAD to ZRH flights, with 93.72% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MAD and ZRH:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport flight is Rs12,565. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs30,929. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to ZRH by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out 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 dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to ZRH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel close to ZRH if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and find adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to ZRH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
