Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 2 hours 24 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Zurich and Madrid have the same timezone (UTC+1).
You can choose from 64 weekly flights from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The 06:50 departure with SWISS is the earliest you can take from ZRH to MAD. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 20:00 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines provide direct flights from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting to Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. Top carriers that fly between ZRH and MAD include:
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Spain. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before reserving your cheap ticket from ZRH to MAD, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is C$98. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$192. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from ZRH to MAD.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Zurich Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 37 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, go to Madrid in April.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC then.
More about Madrid
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
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