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Flight deals from Zurich to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 615 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.

Zurich to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Zurich to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Chennai is 517 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from 517 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Zurich to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zurich Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Chennai 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 Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Oman Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Zurich.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ZRH to MAA flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 244 € is the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at 517 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZRH to MAA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from ZRH to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • 76% of flights departing from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chennai in September.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to MAA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

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