Colombo

$400+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CMB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Colombo

Cheapest flights from Zurich to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:10 pmZRH - CMB
1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/314:00 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$625
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 1/2111:15 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$793
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 1/187:30 pmCMB - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$825
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 1/2310:15 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$828
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 1/2010:15 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$852
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 1/187:30 pmCMB - ZRH
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$886
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 1/1911:15 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$917
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:35 pmZRH - CMB
1 stop35h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/297:40 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$922
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 1/143:25 amCMB - ZRH
2 stops21h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$926
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 1/2010:15 amCMB - ZRH
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$928
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 1/183:25 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$929
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:45 amZRH - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 1/2211:15 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$932

Find flight deals from Zurich to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$620
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$400
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,148

Good round-trip deal

$1,177 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights.
From Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Zurich

Fly to

Colombo

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Depart

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Price

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Thu 2/26

3:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/11

4:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$620

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Sat 1/17

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/30

4:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop31h 00m

$625

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Sat 3/7

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/20

4:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$625

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Tue 1/6

2:50 pm-3:50 am

3 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/23

2:45 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops28h 35m

$716

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Tue 1/6

8:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/28

10:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$726

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Fri 2/20

8:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

4:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$759

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Thu 4/9

4:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/4

9:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$759

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Tue 1/6

8:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/31

10:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$837

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Fri 3/6

3:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/13

10:15 am-8:55 am

2 stops27h 10m

$854

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

Fri 1/9

8:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/30

10:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$872

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Deals found on 12/16

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Colombo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $586). Flying from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $856). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Emirates, SWISS, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Zurich has 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 6 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 24h 35m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $620. The distance from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 4980 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $606, Etihad Airways will fly you from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $650 and $713, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport consider choosing Edelweiss Air (43%), SWISS (43%) or Lufthansa (43%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $2,290, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,136. The most popular route (Zurich - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around $1,429.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $586). Flying from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $856). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Zurich to Colombo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$589Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$650Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$713Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$745Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$811Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,103Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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