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Flight deals from Zagreb to Madrid

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Madrid.$189 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Madrid.$200 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Madrid.$219 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.
Madrid.$225 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.
Madrid.$228 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.
Madrid.$234 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Zagreb on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
Madrid.$234 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Zagreb on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
Madrid.$259 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Madrid on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zagreb to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $189
Jun
from $219
Jul
from $228
Aug
from $269
Sep
from $259
Oct
from $261
Nov
from $234
Dec
from $305
Jan
from $447
Feb
from $395
Mar
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Apr
from $465

Direct flights from Zagreb to Madrid

Zagreb to Madrid: Alternative routes

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Zagreb to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$189
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Zagreb to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zagreb to Madrid is $189. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Zagreb to Madrid.
Iberia, LATAM Airlines and Croatia Airlines fly direct from Zagreb to Madrid.
As of May 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Zagreb to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Madrid is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb Airport to Madrid Airport on Monday, 26 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Iberia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Zagreb and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Every week, there are seven Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 10:10 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:25 with Iberia.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZAG to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Iberia is your gateway to exploring Madrid (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Iberia.

How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • $78 is the lowest price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start from $189. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from ZAG to MAD, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ZAG to MAD.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)

  • 67.18% of flights that leave from Franjo Tudman Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Franjo Tudman Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to ZAG? If you've booked an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to MAD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are highlights.

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