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Cheapest return flight
£409
Typical prices: £509-£745
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Wed 17/1Tue 30/1
ZRH - DEL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£747
Typical prices: £538-£791
Air India
Sun 11/3Thu 12/4
ZRH - DEL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with SWISS and Air India. Average duration is 8h 15m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 9% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £449 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to New Delhi (ZRH-DEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to New Delhi

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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14:05 - 17:40ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 05m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah
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18:30 - 13:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
23h 45m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
£409Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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14:05 - 17:40ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 05m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah
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18:30 - 13:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
23h 45m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
£410Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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14:50 - 17:40ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Sharjah
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18:30 - 13:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
23h 45m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
£418Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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14:50 - 17:40ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Sharjah
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18:30 - 13:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
23h 45m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
£424Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
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17:25 - 10:55ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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12:35 - 19:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
11h 05mdirect
£590Air India
Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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17:25 - 10:55ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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12:35 - 19:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
11h 05mdirect
£735Air India
Thu, 11 Mar - Mon, 12 Apr
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12:00 - 00:15ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
7h 45mdirect
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13:30 - 19:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
9h 15mdirect
£747Air India
Thu, 4 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar
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12:00 - 00:15ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
7h 45mdirect
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01:45 - 06:20DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
9h 05mdirect
£933SWISS
Tue, 2 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar
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12:00 - 00:15ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
7h 45mdirect
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01:45 - 06:20DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
9h 05mdirect
£933SWISS
Thu, 15 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr
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12:10 - 23:35ZRH  Zurich-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
7h 55mdirect
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06:00 - 10:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ZRH Zurich
31h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£943SWISS
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Zurich to New Delhi flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to New Delhi?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to New Delhi. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New Delhi?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New Delhi at £538 return.
•December (£806) and May (£747) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Zurich to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Zurich to New Delhi are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to New Delhi

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Zurich to New Delhi flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Zurich to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Zurich to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Zurich to New Delhi?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to New Delhi:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 20:15
    • Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 04:55.

    The flight takes about 8h 15m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Zurich to New Delhi?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to New Delhi:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Zurich to New Delhi?

    A direct flight from Zurich to New Delhi takes 8h 15m, covering 3,817 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to New Delhi?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Zurich to New Delhi flight?

    Return flights from Zurich to New Delhi range from £509 to £745, with an average of £591 over the past 12 months. Anything below £509 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Zurich to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £591 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Zurich to New Delhi?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £449 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £636 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Zurich to New Delhi?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Zurich to New Delhi?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from Zurich to New Delhi spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to New Delhi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Zurich to New Delhi flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to New Delhi flights:

    • Air India
    • SWISS

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Zurich to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Zurich to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £409, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to New Delhi?

    Flights from Zurich to New Delhi usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Zurich to New Delhi?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Zurich to New Delhi?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to New Delhi route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Zurich to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 36% of one-stop connections
    • Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to New Delhi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Zurich to New Delhi. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £561 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £670, a difference of £109.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Zurich to New Delhi?

    2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • SWISS
    • Air India

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Zurich to New Delhi?

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 09m, compared to 12h 19m via Istanbul (IST) and 12h 20m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What is the time difference between Zurich and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 4 hours ahead of Zurich (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Hauz Khas Market, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Zurich to New Delhi flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Zurich to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £561, about £109 less than Saturday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Zurich to New Delhi trip for January. Fares historically average £538 return in that month – typically £268 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with SWISS. Over the past three months, 87% of SWISS flights from Zurich to New Delhi arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 80%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 10m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £449 return on this route – about £188 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.

    • Holiday Inn New Delhi Aerocity By IHG
    • Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    • Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to New Delhi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

SWISS

Friday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Saturday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Sunday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Zurich

Monday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

SWISS

Friday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Saturday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

Sunday

Air India,SWISS

Air India,SWISS

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