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.
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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)
Book a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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.