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Travel to Spain from Zurich

Depending on the city you land in, a direct Vueling flight from Zurich to Spain takes between 2 and 2.5 hours, with Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Málaga among the destinations.

Dinner starts a good deal later than in Switzerland, and Barcelona, Madrid, Andalusia and the coast each make for a different trip. Use the search tool on this page to see every destination available on your dates.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, and Switzerland is part of Schengen without belonging to the EU. Swiss and EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport, with no visa.

Check that it has not expired before you book, because you cannot board with an out-of-date document. If you are travelling with children, each one needs their own. If you are a national of a third country, even if you live in Switzerland, check what applies to you on the travel documents page before booking.

What to know when you land in Spain

Plugs. Spain uses types C and F, with 2 round pins, at 230V.

Airport to city centre. The main gateways are well connected, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, after a flight of around 2 hours from Zurich, you are in the centre in under half an hour on the Aerobús or metro line 9 Sud. In Madrid, the metro runs to Nuevos Ministerios and the commuter train to Atocha and Chamartín. In Málaga, the commuter train serves the centre and the Costa del Sol.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain is between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner starts at 21:00, a good deal later than in Switzerland. Many kitchens do not open any earlier, so on your first day it pays to adjust your plans rather than fight them.

High-speed rail. Madrid and Barcelona, 2 of the cities with direct flights from Zurich, are under 3 hours apart on the AVE, and the lines to Seville, Málaga and Valencia all start in Madrid. Stations are right in the city centres, and punctuality holds up well against Swiss standards.

Spain uses the euro, and Swiss francs are not accepted in Spain. Cards work almost everywhere.

What to do in Spain

Barcelona

Barcelona, where dinner starts a good deal later than in Switzerland, brings together Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter and the Sagrada Familia, along with city beaches and nightlife that keeps going until late. El Born, the Boqueria market and the Gràcia neighbourhood feel like 3 different cities within a few kilometres, and the Costa Brava is an hour away by car.

Madrid

Madrid, between 2 and 2.5 hours from Zurich, packs the Reina Sofía, the Thyssen and the Prado into less than 1 km, with century-old taverns, markets and the Retiro close by. The more time you give it, the more it wins you over, and Toledo and Segovia are less than an hour away by train.

Andalusia

Seville, one of the direct destinations from Zurich, and Granada and Córdoba hold some of the most striking buildings in Europe: the Giralda, the Alhambra and the Generalife, and the Mosque-Cathedral. All 3 cities have World Heritage listings, and Andalusian food is reason enough to make the trip.

Málaga and the coast

Málaga is no longer just the gateway to the Costa del Sol. It has the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the Roman theatre in a pedestrianised old town. From there, Ronda, perched above its gorge, and the white villages of the surrounding sierra are just over 90 minutes away.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

Your fare decides what luggage comes with you from Zurich. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

If you know you will need more space, or you are bringing sports equipment or musical instruments, which have their own conditions, it is best to decide while you book. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.