Zurich to Chennai (ZRH–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZRH and MAA. Nearest airports to ZRH with scheduled service: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 47 mi) · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 47 mi) · EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 49 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 15m AZDEET → AILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chennai flights
DOH Doha 11h 20m FBIBJL → 6EQR Doha (DOH) to Chennai flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 40m AILX → 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai flights
DEL New Delhi 12h AILX → 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 10m 6EACAI → SQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Chennai flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 30m EYGALX → 6EEYQP Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai flights
IST Istanbul 12h 50m 6EGFOZ → TK Istanbul (IST) to Chennai flights
DXB Dubai 13h 8m EKFI → 6EEK Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights
LHR London 13h 30m ACBAJL → AYBA London (LHR) to Chennai flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 14h 58m LXWY → WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Chennai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Chennai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and MAA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
FRA ~11h 15m DOH ~11h 20m BOM ~11h 40m DEL ~12h 0m AMS ~12h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,165
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3.5h
Chennai is 3.5 hours ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 9.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders need an eVisa to enter India. Apply through the official portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in at least 4 days before departure. The eTourist visa costs USD 25 for 30-day stays or USD 40 for 1-year multiple entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. Biometrics are collected on arrival at eligible airports including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Chennai route.
Route details
Time difference+3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to MAA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Hamad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Chennai is 3.5 hours ahead of Zurich.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Hamad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.