ZRH → MADSwitzerland → Spain

Cheap flights from Zurich to Madrid

771 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Zurich to Madrid at a glance

771 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~69 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Madrid (MAD) cover 771 miles (1,240 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Zurich to Madrid covers 771 miles (1,241 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul regional route. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

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ZRH (0 mi)MAD (771 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 771 miles. Direct carriers include AB, IB and LX.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Zurich → Madrid. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
ABDirect
IBDirect
LXDirect
Baggage on Zurich → Madrid: on this route, AB typically includes a carry-on, while IB and LX may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Zurich to Madrid — quick answers

How far is Zurich from Madrid by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Madrid (MAD) is 771 miles (1,240 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Madrid?

The average nonstop flight time from ZRH to MAD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Zurich to Madrid?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AB, IB, LX. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Zurich → Madrid

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~69 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Madrid — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 20 of 137 routes from Zurich
Airline network
LX: 94 destinations from ZRH; AB: 21 destinations from ZRH; IB: 2 destinations from ZRH
Alternative origin airports
FDH (Friedrichshafen, 47 mi); BSL (Basel, 48 mi); BRN (Bern, 62 mi)
Alternative destination airports
VLL (Valladolid, 106 mi); VLC (Valencia, 178 mi); BIO (Bilbao, 197 mi)
Nearby destinations
Valladolid, Spain (106 mi); Valencia, Spain (178 mi); Bilbao, Spain (197 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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