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Flights from Chennai to Zurich
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 12h 20m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 08m
Chennai to Zurich at a glance
Fastest journey12h 08mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Zurich
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MAA Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Thu10:15 MAA12:33 AUH1h 27m connection14:00 AUH19:05 ZRHEtihad Airways
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MAA Dubai (DXB) ZRH
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates, SWISS
Mon10:00 MAA12:04 DXB3h 11m connection15:15 DXB19:56 ZRHEmirates
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MAA Muscat (MCT) ZRH
Leg 1: IndiGo, Oman Air, SalamAir · Leg 2: Oman Air
Fri08:30 MAA10:23 MCT3h 22m connection13:45 MCT18:44 ZRHOman Air
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MAA London (LHR) ZRH
Leg 1: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
Mon05:45 MAA12:02 LHR2h 13m connection14:15 LHR16:45 ZRHBritish Airways + SWISS
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MAA Kuwait City (KWI) ZRH
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo, Jazeera Airways · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,569 km4,700 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4.5hZurich vs Chennai
- Currency in Zurich
- CHF
- Airports
- MAA → ZRH
Flights from Chennai to Zurich: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Muscat. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,569 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Muscat (MCT) and London (LHR). Air Arabia flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Zurich?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Zurich?
Zurich is 4.5 hours behind Chennai.





