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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:55, the last at 20:30. The fastest flight covers the 767 miles (1235 km) distance in 2h 5m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 767 miles (1235 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 3:55 AM |
Last flight 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Cheapest price
$218
Average price
$551
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Flights per day
109
Distance
1235 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich will cost around $551 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $218.
Of the 109 flights that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Zurich onWed, Jun 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct flights cover the 1235 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AZ61 · LX3435
KL1502 · KL1923
KL1500 · KL1923
KL1502 · KL1925
KL1500 · KL1925
LX2021
EC1016
UX1671
UX1675
LX2033Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 767 miles (1235 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $508 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 53m Average total duration 30h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich costing on average $159 (€129).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1123 · LH1190 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 1:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB627 | 8:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 11:05 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR148 · QR93 | 9:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h10 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR95 | 9:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h15 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA764 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h55 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA736 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h25 | 3:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA762 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 6:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7194+ BA764 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h35 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7194+ BA762 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 6:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1814 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 6:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1414 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h20 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC1016 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 12:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX2021 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 12:20 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1502+ KL1927 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502+ KL1949 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1502+ KL1947 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1502 · KL1925 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457+ BA8767 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA764 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA762 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 6:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP932 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 5:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH5766 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 4:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA764 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h55 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA762 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 6:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1414 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1814 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 6:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1117 · LH1198 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 7:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1117 · LH1196 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 5:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3722 · SN2731 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 7:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113 · LH1198 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 7:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1927 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1949 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1947 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1943 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h40 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
LH1113+ LH5752 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 8:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504 · KL1925 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA740 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA764 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AH2007 · AH1172 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h20 | 4:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
TP1013 · TP934 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3273+ BA764 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA3273+ BA740 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH5750 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1671 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 5:10 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4163+ LH5768 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 8:05 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA764 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h10 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA740 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7117+ AZ7190 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR95 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h35 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA764 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h20 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA740 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR93 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h30 | 7:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP934 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1414 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB631 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 7:00 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1601+ AF1192 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h15 | 9:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1601+ AF1392 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h05 | 1:45 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA764 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA740 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 10:30 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115+ LH5740 | 5:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1949 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1943 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h25 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1927 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1945 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h35 | 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL1917 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h15 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA764 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1414 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h40 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA764 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 11:05 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1114 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h15 | 10:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801+ AF1392 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 1:45 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1801+ AF1192 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h10 | 9:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP930 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h00 | 1:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP932 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h15 | 5:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2033 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB633 | 8:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 10:20 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1019 · TP930 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h50 | 1:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP932 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h05 | 5:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1114+ AF1101 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h45 | 10:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1101 · AF1192 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 9:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1392 · AF1101 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h30 | 1:45 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL1917 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h05 | 8:35 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508+ KL1943 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h15 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1508+ KL1945 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h25 | 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA465 · BA758 | 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h55 | 10:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
QR152 · QR95 | 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1121 · LH1186 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ59+ AZ7186 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 11:15 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1923 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h45 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1614 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1814 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 6:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1925 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h40 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1949 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h50 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1947 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h55 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1945 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1414 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h25 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1927 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h25 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401+ AF1392 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 1:45 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
SN3732+ SN5103 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h40 | 11:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH5764 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7052+ BA762 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h55 | 6:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7052+ BA734 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP932 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 5:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP930 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 1:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8765 · BA3271 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA762+ BA3271 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h15 | 6:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
UX1675 | 7:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 10:05 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7060+ BA762 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h50 | 6:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA764 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h45 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA734 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
The country’s main cultural history museum, presenting Swiss history, design, and craftsmanship in a landmark neo-Gothic building.
A respected museum for non-European art, with strong collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania in a villa park setting.
Zurich’s famous central shopping boulevard, stretching from the main station toward the lake and ideal for a first city walk.
The old town’s maze of lanes, small squares, riverside walks, and historic houses forms the city’s essential walking area.
One of the city’s most scenic walking areas, combining elegant quays, water views, and easy access to boats and swimming spots.
Zurich’s signature dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti.
A classic Swiss potato dish, pan-fried until crisp and golden. In Zurich it often accompanies meat dishes or is served on its own.
Melted Swiss cheese served communally with bread for dipping. It is a beloved cold-weather specialty across Switzerland, including Zurich.
Legendary Zurich institution combining refined Swiss cuisine, classic service, and an elegant dining room with notable art.
Historic vegetarian restaurant in central Zurich, famous for its extensive buffet and long-standing culinary heritage.
Well-known traditional Swiss restaurant in a historic former armory, popular for sausages, schnitzel, and hearty local dishes.
Zurich is among Europe’s most expensive cities. Hotels, dining, and transport cost well above average.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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