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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice for visitors interested in fine art.
Flights from Madrid to Zurich depart on average 62 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 774 miles (1247 km) distance in 2h 5m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 774 miles (1247 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Flights per day 62 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$162
Average price
$765
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Flights per day
98
Distance
1247 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid 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 to Zurich will cost around $765 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $162.
Of the 98 flights that leave Madrid for Zurich onMon, May 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct flights cover the 1247 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 Mon, May 25 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.
EC1016
AF1401+
AF1392
KL1508 · KL1917
KL1500 · KL1919
BA457 · BA762
UX1675
UX1671
LX2021
EC1016
LX2033Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid 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 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $334.
Distance: 774 miles (1247 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$243 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $344 Average price | $358 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 50m Average total duration 21h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zurich:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zurich costing on average $243 (€197).
A bus is $219 (€177) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Zurich costing on average $344 (€278).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 21h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Zurich flights for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TP1011 · TP932 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 5:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ61 · AZ574 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ61 · LX3435 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 6:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ61+ AZ7188 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB629 | 11:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 2:00 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1801+ LH5766 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 4:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1814 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 6:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1414 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA762 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 6:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA738 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 6:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA764 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
EC1014 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 2:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX2023 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 3:00 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1504 · KL1925 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1947 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1949 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1927 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1943 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h40 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
LH1113 · LH1198 | 1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 7:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA738 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 6:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA764 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA740 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h15 | 10:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1671 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 5:10 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7054+ BA740 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 10:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA764 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
LH5750+ LH4163 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5768+ LH4163 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 8:05 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA764 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h05 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA740 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 10:40 PM 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 | 6h00 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA740 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 10:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR95 | 5:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h10 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115+ LH5740 | 5:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1943 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h25 | 9:45 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1949 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 9:50 PM 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 | |
BA461 · BA740 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 10:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA764 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 10:50 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 | 5h05 | 10:50 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 | |
AF1801+ AF1392 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 1:45 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP930 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA463 · BA760 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h15 | 11:20 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 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 | 16h15 | 12:25 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 | |
EC1016 | 8:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 10:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 · BA760 | 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h20 | 11:20 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP930 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h55 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
LH1121 · LH1188 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h25 | 12:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1121 · LH1186 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 10:25 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1947 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h55 | 5:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1921 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 1:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1614 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1923 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h45 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1949 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h50 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1919 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 11:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1945 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1925 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h40 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1814 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 6:35 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 | 11h50 | 6:50 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 | 10h45 | 6:50 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 | |
BA3271+ BA764 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h30 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA3271+ BA762 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 6:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA3271 · BA8765 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
EC1016 | 8:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 11:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7066+ BA762 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 6:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA764 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA8767 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h30 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7194+ BA764 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h20 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7194+ BA762 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 6:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA7194+ BA8767 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 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 | |
LX2021 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 12:20 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR148 · QR93 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h50 | 9:05 AM Zurich Airport | 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 | |
KL1502+ KL1923 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502+ KL1949 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 9:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
KL1502+ KL1927 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA762 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 6:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA764 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h15 | 10:50 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
BA457+ BA8767 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 6:40 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice for visitors interested in fine art.
The country’s main cultural history museum, covering Swiss history, design, crafts, and everyday life in a dramatic castle-like building next to the main station.
A respected museum for non-European art with collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, set in a pleasant park near Lake Zurich.
Zurich’s most famous shopping boulevard, stretching from the main station toward the lake. It is a classic walk for visitors and one of the city’s best-known streets.
Zurich’s Old Town is the city’s essential walking area, filled with medieval lanes, churches, riverside views, and historic squares.
A peaceful hilltop square and viewpoint above the Old Town, loved for its river views, chess tables, and historic setting.
Zurich’s signature dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, often served with rösti. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional specialties.
A classic Swiss potato dish, pan-fried until crisp and golden. In Zurich it is often served as a side with meat dishes, but it also appears as a simple standalone plate.
Melted Swiss cheese served communally with bread for dipping. It is a beloved cold-weather dish across Switzerland and a staple in traditional Zurich restaurants.
Legendary Zurich institution and one of the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurants, offering a large buffet and Swiss-influenced vegetarian cuisine.
Iconic fine-dining Zurich restaurant celebrated for classic Swiss and French cuisine, elegant service, and a historic art-filled dining room.
Historic traditional restaurant in central Zurich, known for Swiss classics such as sausages, schnitzel, and rösti in a lively beer-hall setting.
Among Europe's priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and drinks are costly; public transport is efficient but not cheap.
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