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Flight deals from Zagreb Airport to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zagreb Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,383. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zagreb to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in May.

Zagreb to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zagreb to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Zagreb to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,124
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Zagreb to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zagreb to Chennai is $1,124. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zagreb to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,124.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Zagreb to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Chennai is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb Airport to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zagreb Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Zagreb and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZAG to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $648. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZAG to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ZAG to MAA.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)

  • 67.18% of flights that take off from Franjo Tudman Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Franjo Tudman Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZAG:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near MAA if you have a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to MAA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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