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Cheap flights from Zurich to Chennai from £214

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — MAA
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 August 2026.

Fri 18/916:00
ZRH
-
MAA
3 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/918:20
MAA
-
ZRH
3 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8£497
Thu 5/1115:10
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1103:55
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£510
Wed 11/1120:35
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop29h 35m
Oman Air
Fri 13/1115:00
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop32h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/7£531
Sun 27/909:40
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1104:05
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/7£540
Sun 27/917:40
ZRH
-
MAA
2 stops34h 15m
Oman Air
Sun 8/1115:00
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop32h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/7£546
Sun 8/1115:10
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/1116:10
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£556
Thu 5/1121:50
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop23h 55m
Emirates
Wed 11/1103:50
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 30/7£561
Fri 6/1117:35
ZRH
-
MAA
2 stops32h 35m
Oman Air
Wed 18/1107:20
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/7£564
Mon 9/1115:10
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1103:55
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£566
Fri 6/1120:35
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop29h 35m
Oman Air
Fri 13/1115:00
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop32h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/7£566
Thu 17/915:30
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Emirates
Thu 24/904:05
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/8£568
Sun 8/1115:10
ZRH
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1109:55
MAA
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£569

Find 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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£214

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£580
18/9-25/9
  • 18/9-25/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Zurich to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • Zurich to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£80 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Fri 18/9

16:00-08:25

3 stops36h 55m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

18:20-19:00

3 stops28h 10m

£497

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 14/9

16:10-02:50

1 stop31h 10m

Chennai

Mon 5/10

04:20-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

£624

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 9/11

20:45-06:40

2 stops53h 25m

Chennai

Sat 14/11

07:20-19:05

1 stop16h 15m

£630

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Mon 14/9

16:10-02:50

1 stop31h 10m

Chennai

Sun 4/10

04:20-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

£650
Fastest return journey

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Wed 16/9

07:15-03:30

1 stop16h 45m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

16:40-12:10

2 stops23h 00m

£659

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Fri 6/11

17:35-06:40

2 stops32h 35m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

15:00-16:50

2 stops54h 20m

£661

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Tue 10/11

17:35-06:40

2 stops32h 35m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

15:00-16:50

2 stops54h 20m

£661

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Sun 8/11

17:35-06:40

2 stops32h 35m

Chennai

Tue 17/11

07:20-16:50

2 stops38h 00m

£661

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Wed 16/9

07:40-05:20

2 stops18h 10m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

06:10-09:55

2 stops31h 15m

£668

ZurichChennai

ZRH - MAA

ZRHMAA

Zurich

Sun 6/9

18:20-19:35

2 stops21h 45m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

16:45-12:15

2 stops23h 00m

£668

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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?

Booking 79 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chennai (average of £433). Flying from Zurich to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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.

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 £487 and £705 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £497 on Multiple Airlines (18 Sept–25 Sept).

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 3 August 2026.
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
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience

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.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Chennai?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Zurich to Chennai in about 12h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4700 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £362, 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chennai (average of £433). Flying from Zurich to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£362Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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