What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Chennai on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Chennai?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £606.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Chennai?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 55m.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Chennai?

Airlines like Etihad Airways fly from Zurich to Chennai in about 12h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 4700 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to Chennai round-trip?

Currently priced at £390, Etihad Airways will fly you from Zurich to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Chennai one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £335. Qatar Airways flights start at £529 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at £1,313 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to Chennai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Zurich to Chennai?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Chennai?

Find a great deal and save up to 19% by booking at least 40 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Zurich to Chennai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £415.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Chennai?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Zurich. Prices for March average £565 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £389. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 71% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to MAA?

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Chennai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Chennai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Zurich to Chennai flights typically cost between £419 and £533 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £436 on Etihad Airways (3 Dec-14 Dec).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Chennai are usually found in March or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Chennai

Round-trip from	£436
One-way from	£335
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£465

Etihad Airways
3/12-14/12
2 total stops
32h 10m total
Zurich to Chennai

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Lufthansa
30/10
1 total stop
12h 30m total
Zurich to Chennai

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Wed 3/1215:10ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£436

Sat 6/1215:10ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£448

Sun 14/922:35ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 26/904:25MAA - ZRH

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£451

Fri 5/1210:45ZRH - MAA

1 stop11h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£464

Thu 25/1210:45ZRH - MAA

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 23/121:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9£467

Thu 23/1008:15ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 25mLufthansa

Tue 4/1101:50MAA - ZRH

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 13/9£471

Tue 2/1210:45ZRH - MAA

1 stop28h 40mEtihad Airways

Sat 13/1203:55MAA - ZRH

1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£489

Wed 15/1006:55ZRH - MAA

1 stop13h 45mLufthansa

Sun 2/1101:50MAA - ZRH

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9£511

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Wed 3/1215:10ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£436

Thu 23/1008:15ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 25mLufthansa

Tue 4/1101:50MAA - ZRH

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 13/9£471

Sun 8/321:35ZRH - MAA

1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 12/321:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£439

Tue 2/1210:45ZRH - MAA

1 stop28h 40mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£451

Fri 5/1210:45ZRH - MAA

1 stop11h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - ZRH

1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£464

Sat 6/1215:10ZRH - MAA

1 stop24h 15mEtihad Airways

Sat 13/1203:55MAA - ZRH

1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£487

Thu 25/1221:35ZRH - MAA

1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways

Fri 23/110:00MAA - ZRH

1 stop12h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£512

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Sun 14/922:35ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 26/904:25MAA - ZRH

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£451

Sun 14/919:40ZRH - MAA

1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 26/907:05MAA - ZRH

2 stops19h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£557

Fri 26/909:50ZRH - MAA

1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 6/1020:10MAA - ZRH

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9£557

Fri 26/913:20ZRH - MAA

2 stops24h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 6/1003:15MAA - ZRH

2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£979

Wed 15/1006:55ZRH - MAA

1 stop13h 45mLufthansa

Sun 2/1101:50MAA - ZRH

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9£511

Thu 23/1008:15ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 25mLufthansa

Tue 4/1101:50MAA - ZRH

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 13/9£471

Wed 29/1020:20ZRH - MAA

2 stops23h 15mLufthansa

Tue 4/1101:50MAA - ZRH

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9£824

One-way flights from Zurich to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Thu 30/1007:05ZRH - MAA

1 stop12h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£335

Mon 19/108:45ZRH - MAA

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£529

Mon 19/120:15ZRH - MAA

3 stops38h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9£1,313

Thu 30/1020:15ZRH - MAA

3 stops38h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9£1,342

Sun 26/1010:45ZRH - MAA

2 stops15h 25mKuwait Airways

Deal found 14/9£1,901

Thu 23/1022:35ZRH - MAA

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£1,927

Tue 21/1011:15ZRH - MAA

1 stop17h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£2,144

Sat 25/1011:15ZRH - MAA

1 stop17h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£2,190

Wed 22/1010:15ZRH - MAA

1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£2,518

Wed 17/1211:55ZRH - MAA

1 stop32h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£2,717

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Wed 3/12

15:10-08:10

1 stop12h 30m

Chennai

Sun 14/12

21:40-12:50

1 stop19h 40m

£436

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Sun 8/3

21:35-19:55

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

21:40-18:20

1 stop25h 10m

£439

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Tue 2/12

10:45-19:55

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Sun 14/12

21:40-12:50

1 stop19h 40m

£451

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Fri 5/12

10:45-02:30

1 stop11h 15m

Chennai

Sun 14/12

21:40-12:50

1 stop19h 40m

£464

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Thu 23/10

08:15-00:10

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

Tue 4/11

01:50-12:55

2 stops15h 35m

£471

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Sat 6/12

15:10-19:55

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Sat 13/12

03:55-06:30

1 stop31h 05m

£487

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Thu 25/12

21:35-08:10

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Fri 23/1

10:00-18:20

1 stop12h 50m

£512

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Thu 30/10

07:05-00:05

1 stop12h 30m

£335

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 19/1

08:45-02:30

1 stop13h 15m

£529

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 19/1

20:15-15:30

3 stops38h 45m

£1,313

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Chennai?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Zurich to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Zurich to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

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How long is the flight from Zurich to Chennai?
Airlines like Etihad Airways fly from Zurich to Chennai in about 12h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 4700 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at £390, Etihad Airways will fly you from Zurich to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Chennai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £335. Qatar Airways flights start at £529 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at £1,313 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Zurich to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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