Madrid to Zaragoza flights
Zaragoza lies 274 km (170 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madrid | Zaragoza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 686,986 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | ZAZ, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 50001–50197 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Zaragoza
Zaragoza is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,198-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaragoza Airport | ZAZ | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,198 ft | 863 ft |
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Staying in Zaragoza
Our booking partner lists 507 places to stay in Zaragoza. Of the 374 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (223), and 2 are five-star. Across 167 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 296,015 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zaragoza from Madrid?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zaragoza by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Zaragoza?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madrid to Zaragoza flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ).
Where can I stay in Zaragoza?
Our booking partner lists 507 places to stay in Zaragoza, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.