Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MAA to ZRH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAA and ZRH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$326 is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from $765. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to ZRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Zurich in January.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to ZRH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.