Colombo

$672+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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ZRH — CMB
may. 5 — may. 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Colombo

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Most accurate provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$717
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$672
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,007
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
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From Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 abril 30, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 6/210:35 pmZRH - CMB
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
sáb. 6/219:45 pmCMB - ZRH
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$717
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 6/239:40 amZRH - CMB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
mié. 7/168:20 pmCMB - ZRH
1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$753
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 10/2410:50 amZRH - CMB
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
mié. 11/127:25 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$822
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/223:25 pmZRH - CMB
2 stops23h 35mEmirates
vie. 7/118:35 pmCMB - ZRH
2 stops27h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$888
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/286:00 pmZRH - CMB
Nonstop9h 55mSWISS
mié. 11/129:55 amCMB - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$986
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/207:00 amZRH - CMB
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/1812:50 pmCMB - ZRH
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$988
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/287:45 amZRH - CMB
2 stops24h 35mAir France
sáb. 7/1912:50 pmCMB - ZRH
2 stops28h 35mAir France
Deal found 4/29$1,148
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/77:00 amZRH - CMB
2 stops26h 25mKLM
vie. 9/129:55 pmCMB - ZRH
2 stops22h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/29$1,181
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/201:30 pmZRH - CMB
1 stop30h 30mCathay Pacific
vie. 10/1712:50 amCMB - ZRH
1 stop33h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,199
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1912:35 pmZRH - CMB
2 stops16h 10mBritish Airways
mar. 12/24:15 amCMB - ZRH
2 stops18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,204
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/227:40 amZRH - CMB
3 stops46h 20mGulf Air
dom. 10/55:25 pmCMB - ZRH
3 stops19h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 4/29$1,229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/247:45 amZRH - CMB
2 stops55h 45mChina Eastern
sáb. 8/98:30 pmCMB - ZRH
2 stops41h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$1,302

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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

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ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

lun. 6/2

10:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 6/21

9:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$717

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

lun. 6/23

9:40 am-9:00 am

1 stop19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mié. 7/16

8:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

$753

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

vie. 10/24

10:50 am-5:15 am

1 stop14h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 11/6

7:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$822

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

dom. 6/22

3:25 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 7/15

8:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$888

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

sáb. 9/20

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 10/18

12:50 pm-10:25 am

2 stops25h 05m

$988

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

sáb. 6/28

7:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 7/19

12:50 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,148

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

jue. 8/7

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 9/12

9:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,181

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

sáb. 9/20

1:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 10/17

12:50 am-7:10 am

1 stop33h 50m

$1,199

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

lun. 9/22

7:40 am-9:30 am

3 stops46h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 10/5

5:25 pm-9:25 am

3 stops19h 30m

$1,229

ZurichColombo

ZRH - CMB

ZRHCMB

Zurich

jue. 7/24

7:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops55h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 8/9

8:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,302

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Colombo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Flightnetwork to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Flightnetwork Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Flightnetwork >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 Flightnetwork the most. Flightnetwork 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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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 41 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 abril 30, 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 33% on airfare.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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 abril 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Colombo, such as Emirates, KLM and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 4 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $717, 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 Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $753 and $822, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 21% 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 (71%), SWISS (71%) or Lufthansa (71%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 4 airlines flying from Zurich to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$524Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$738Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$777Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$785Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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