Flights Madrid → Zurich
MAD → ZRH
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid to Zurich, operating with Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The origin airport in Madrid has been open since 1931, while the destination airport in Zurich, which opened in 1948, handles over 31 million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-east for about 1,239 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about MAD-ZRH
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Madrid-Zurich route is about 1,239 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
