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Madrid to Zurich flight compensation

If your flight from Madrid to Zurich was delayed, cancelled or caused you to miss a connection, you may be entitled to compensation. FlightClaimly helps you check your case and handle the claim process.

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Quick facts

Route
Madrid → Zurich
Origin airport
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
Destination airport
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Countries
Spain → Switzerland

About Madrid to Zurich

Flights from Madrid to Zurich connect Madrid Barajas Airport in Spain with Zurich Airport in Switzerland. Depending on the airline, route, delay length and reason for the disruption, passengers may be protected by EU261 or UK261 when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance and the length of the delay at arrival. Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600.

Up to 1,500 km
€250
Short-haul flights
1,500–3,500 km
€400
Medium-haul flights
Over 3,500 km
€600
Long-haul flights

Passenger rights under EU261

Passengers flying from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport may have the right to compensation when the flight arrives at least three hours late, is cancelled at short notice, or causes a missed connection, as long as the disruption was within the airline's control.

When are you entitled to compensation?

To qualify for compensation, the flight disruption must normally be within the airline's control. Delays caused by technical issues, operational problems or crew shortages may qualify, while extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, airport restrictions or air traffic control decisions may not.

Madrid to Zurich compensation statistics

The statistics below provide an overview of passenger compensation rules and help explain when compensation may apply.

MAD → ZRH
Route

Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport.

€600
Maximum compensation

Per passenger when the route and disruption qualify under EU261 or UK261.

3h+
Delay threshold

Compensation normally requires an arrival delay of at least three hours.

What happens after you submit your claim?

After you submit your claim, FlightClaimly reviews your information, prepares the claim and follows up with the airline throughout the process.

  1. 1

    Submit your claim

    You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.

  2. 2

    FlightClaimly reviews the case

    We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.

  3. 3

    The airline responds

    The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.

  4. 4

    You receive your payout

    If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.

How the claim process works

  1. 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
  2. 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
  3. 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
  4. 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
  5. 5Upload your supporting documents.
  6. 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.

Common Madrid to Zurich disruption types

  • ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
  • ✓ Flight cancelled
  • ✓ Missed connection
  • ✓ Denied boarding
  • ✓ Technical problems
  • ✓ Operational disruption
  • ✓ Crew shortage
  • ✓ Strike
  • ✓ Bad weather

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight from Madrid to Zurich?

You may be entitled to compensation if your flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Zurich Airport arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control. Eligibility depends on the operating airline, the reason for the delay and whether EU261 or UK261 applies.

How much compensation can I receive for the Madrid to Zurich route?

Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600. The final amount depends primarily on the flight distance, the arrival delay and the rules that apply to the journey.

Does EU261 apply to flights from Spain to Switzerland?

EU261 may apply depending on where the flight departed, where it arrived and which airline operated the flight. FlightClaimly checks the route and operating airline when assessing your case.

Can I claim if my Madrid to Zurich flight was cancelled?

You may have a claim if the airline cancelled the flight at short notice and the cancellation was not caused by extraordinary circumstances. The alternative transport and notice provided by the airline can also affect eligibility.

What documents do I need for a Madrid to Zurich compensation claim?

You should normally keep your booking confirmation, flight details, passenger information and any messages received from the airline about the disruption. Additional documents may be requested while the claim is reviewed.

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Stockholm → Madrid

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Zurich → Paris

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Amsterdam → Zurich

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Munich → Zurich

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Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich Airport (MUC)

Oslo → Zurich

Oslo Airport (OSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Stockholm → Zurich

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Oslo

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo Airport (OSL)

Zurich → Stockholm

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Helsinki → Zurich

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Helsinki

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Brussels → Madrid

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)

Madrid → Rome

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Rome → Madrid

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Copenhagen → Zurich

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Dublin → Madrid

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid → Dublin

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)

Zurich → Copenhagen

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

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Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

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Barcelona → Madrid

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Rome → Zurich

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Lisbon → Madrid

Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid → Lisbon

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Manchester → Zurich

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Milan → Zurich

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Warsaw → Madrid

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Zurich → Milan

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Barcelona → Zurich

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Brussels → Zurich

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Zurich → Barcelona

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

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Bogota → Madrid

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Cali → Madrid

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Cancún → Madrid

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Dublin → Zurich

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Los Angeles → Madrid

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Madrid → Bogota

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Miami → Madrid

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Monterrey → Madrid

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New York → Madrid

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Philadelphia → Madrid

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Punta Cana → Madrid

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Salvador → Madrid

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

San Francisco → Madrid

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

San Juan → Madrid

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Tocumen → Madrid

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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Washington → Zurich

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

Zurich → Lisbon

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Zurich → Malaga

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Malaga Airport (AGP)

Athens → Madrid

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Madrid → Athens

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

Warsaw → Zurich

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Warsaw

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

London → Zurich

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → London

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Berlin → Zurich

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Berlin

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Madrid → Marseille

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Marseille → Madrid

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Athens → Zurich

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Athens

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

Düsseldorf → Madrid

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Edinburgh → Madrid

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Lyon → Madrid

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Lyon → Zurich

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Madrid → Edinburgh

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Madrid → Lyon

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Madrid → Nice

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

Madrid → Porto

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Porto Airport (OPO)

Madrid → Prague

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Nice → Madrid

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Nice → Zurich

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Porto → Madrid

Porto Airport (OPO) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Prague → Madrid

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Venice → Madrid

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Zurich → Lyon

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Zurich → Nice

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

Budapest → Madrid

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Düsseldorf → Zurich

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Edinburgh → Zurich

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Geneva → Madrid

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Geneva → Zurich

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Hamburg → Madrid

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid → Budapest

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

Madrid → Geneva

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Madrid → Hamburg

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Madrid → Riga

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Madrid → Sofia

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

Marseille → Zurich

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Riga → Madrid

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Valencia → Madrid

Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Zurich → Düsseldorf

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Zurich → Edinburgh

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Zurich → Geneva

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

Zurich → Marseille

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Hamburg → Zurich

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Larnaca → Madrid

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

London → Madrid

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Luqa → Madrid

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid → Larnaca

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

Madrid → London

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Madrid → Luqa

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

Madrid → Palma

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Palma → Madrid

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Porto → Zurich

Porto Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Prague → Zurich

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Hamburg

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Zurich → Porto

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Airport (OPO)

Zurich → Prague

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Alicante → Madrid

Alicante Airport (ALC) to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

Alicante → Zurich

Alicante Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Budapest → Zurich

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Cologne → Zurich

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

London → Zurich

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Luqa → Zurich

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Madrid → Alicante

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

Palma → Zurich

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Riga → Zurich

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zurich → Alicante

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

Zurich → Budapest

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

Zurich → London

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Zurich → Luqa

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Malta International Airport (MLA)

Zurich → Palma

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Zurich → Riga

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

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