⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Zurich to Madrid flights

Zurich (ZRH) to Madrid (MAD): 770 miles (1,239 km) great-circle, about 2h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $212 round-trip on Vueling, with 1 stop, departing May 6, 2026.

VYVuelingVY3971
Depart
ZRH
Zurich, Switzerland
18:15
2026-05-06
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Arrive
MAD
Madrid, Spain
Returns 18:55
2026-05-07
Stops
1 stop
Distance
770 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$212
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Zurich to Madrid fare fly?

$212 round-trip, Vueling VY3971, departing 2026-05-06 at 18:15, returning 2026-05-07. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Thursday 1 night later; the fare was observed 11 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Zurich from Madrid?

  • Distance: 770 miles (1,239 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH), Zurich, Switzerland, UTC+2 on May 6, 2026.
  • Arrival: Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), Spain, UTC+2 on May 6, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Switzerland to Spain.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 1,998 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Vueling VY3971, 1 stop, round-trip, 1 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Zurich to Madrid fare compare with other routes from ZRH?

At $212, it ranked 7th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from ZRH (median $282). That is 27.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the ZRH median of 27.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from ZRH of similar length: Vilnius (877 mi) at $283 and Warsaw (641 mi) at $289.

Vueling had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 ZRH routes. It is the 21st longest of the 30 routes we track from ZRH.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Madrid?

Of 35 departure airports with a fare to Madrid, Zurich (ZRH) ranked 12th at $212. Lowest: $46 from Lisbon (LIS); highest: $1698 from Sydney (SYD); 13 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): United Airlines (4), Wizz Air (4), Air China (2), American Airlines (2), Ryanair (2) and TAP Portugal (2), plus 17 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Spain?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Spain: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/Zurich, Europe/Madrid; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Zurich to Madrid flight questions

How far is Zurich from Madrid by plane?

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Zurich is about 770 miles (1,239 km) from Madrid on a great-circle line from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), heading southwest. It is the 21st longest of the 30 routes we track from ZRH. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Madrid?

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About 2h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 770 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Vueling fare was with 1 stop. 35 airports in our feed had a fare to Madrid; this one ranked 12th, and 13 of the 35 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Madrid?

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On May 6, 2026, Zurich was on UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) and Madrid on UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Zurich was 12:00 in Madrid. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Zurich to Madrid?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $212 per person round-trip on Vueling flight VY3971, departing May 6, 2026, returning May 7, 2026, with 1 stop. At $212, it ranked 7th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from ZRH (median $282). That is 27.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the ZRH median of 27.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Zurich to Madrid?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Madrid, 13 of the 35 recorded fares were nonstop. From ZRH, 6 of 30 were. Routes from ZRH of similar length: Vilnius (877 mi) at $283 and Warsaw (641 mi) at $289.

Which airports serve flights from Zurich to Madrid?

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It departs Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland, and arrives at Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain. An international flight, Switzerland to Spain. Vueling had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 ZRH routes. Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) sits at 1,998 ft above sea level.

Where else near Madrid can you fly from Zurich?

Porto (OPO) $200Barcelona (BCN) $107Lisbon (LIS) $280Paris (PAR) $257London (LON) $279Rome (ROM) $306All flights from Zurich →

Other cities with flights to Madrid

From Lisbon (LIS) $46From Porto (OPO) $63From Budapest (BUD) $81From Warsaw (WAW) $87From Rome (FCO) $101From Manchester (MAN) $135

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