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

• SWISS
• Air India

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 564 € return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with 700 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 35 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 777-300ER variants.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Zurich to New Delhi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 623 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 730 €, a difference of 107 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to New Delhi flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, and New Delhi Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 20:14
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 5:04.

The flight takes about 8h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of 666 €. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to New Delhi takes 8h 14m, covering 9.887 km.

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.

One-way fares from Zurich to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 384 €, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 18m, compared to 12h 22m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 32m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

New Delhi is 3 hours ahead of Zurich (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Zurich to New Delhi range from 575 € to 851 €, with an average of 666 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 575 € counts as a good deal.

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

• • Air India
• • SWISS