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Cheap flights from Zurich to Chennai from £307

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — MAA
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Chennai are usually found in March or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£477

One-way from

£307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£815
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 10/9-24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Zurich to Chennai
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Zurich to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Wed 10/908:15ZRH - MAA
1 stop12h 25mLufthansa
Wed 24/901:55MAA - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 29/7£477
Mon 18/815:25ZRH - MAA
1 stop31h 35mEmirates
Thu 11/904:00MAA - ZRH
1 stop12h 50mEmirates
Deal found 28/7£577
Wed 13/821:25ZRH - MAA
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/904:25MAA - ZRH
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£731
Thu 11/907:15ZRH - MAA
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 28/903:15MAA - ZRH
2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/7£836
Mon 1/907:15ZRH - MAA
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/901:30MAA - ZRH
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£974
Fri 19/1217:20ZRH - MAA
2 stops15h 40mOman Air
Sun 4/115:00MAA - ZRH
1 stop32h 35mOman Air
Deal found 30/7£1,065
Fri 19/1209:45ZRH - MAA
1 stop18h 40mSWISS
Sun 4/120:40MAA - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mSWISS
Deal found 30/7£1,353
Sat 30/821:00ZRH - MAA
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/901:00MAA - ZRH
3 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/7£1,384

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Zurich

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Wed 10/9

08:15-00:10

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

Wed 24/9

01:55-16:10

2 stops17h 45m

£477

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 18/8

15:25-02:30

1 stop31h 35m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

04:00-13:20

1 stop12h 50m

£577

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Wed 13/8

21:25-02:40

1 stop25h 45m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

04:25-18:50

1 stop17h 55m

£731

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Thu 11/9

07:15-10:05

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

03:15-20:50

2 stops21h 05m

£836

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 1/9

07:15-00:15

2 stops37h 30m

Chennai

Sun 14/9

01:30-07:10

1 stop33h 10m

£974

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Fri 19/12

17:20-13:30

2 stops15h 40m

Chennai

Sun 4/1

15:00-19:05

1 stop32h 35m

£1,065

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Fri 19/12

09:45-08:55

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Sun 4/1

20:40-06:20

1 stop14h 10m

£1,353

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Sat 30/8

21:00-01:10

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:00-08:20

3 stops34h 50m

£1,384

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 29/12

18:50-00:05

1 stop24h 45m

£307

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Wed 13/8

21:25-20:10

1 stop19h 15m

£366

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 39 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.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Zurich to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Zurich to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £420.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 50m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,296 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sept 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at £477, Lufthansa will fly you from Zurich to Chennai and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £577 and £731, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 19% 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 £307. Etihad Airways flights start at £366 while deals on KLM start at £384 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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