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Flight deals from Colombo to Zurich Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £570. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.£226 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £226, select.
Zurich.£262 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £262, select.
Zurich.£271 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £271, select.
Zurich.£285 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £285, select.
Zurich.£307 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £307, select.
Zurich.£329 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £329, select.
Zurich.£353 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £353, select.
Zurich.£356 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £356, select.
Zurich.£370 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £370, select.
Zurich.£370 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £370, select.
Zurich.£379 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.
Zurich.£382 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £382, select.
Zurich.£387 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £387, select.
Zurich.£399 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £399, select.
Zurich.£399 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £399, select.
Zurich.£492 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From £492, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £382
Apr
from £226
May
from £285
Jun
from £271
Jul
from £262
Aug
from £379
Sep
from £307
Oct
from £329
Nov
from £353
Dec
from £356
Jan
from £387
Feb
from £370

Direct flights from Colombo to Zurich

Colombo to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Zurich

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St Gallen Altenrhein

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Friedrichshafen

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Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

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Colombo to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£226
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineEdelweiss Air
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Zurich is £553. 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.
10 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Zurich.
Edelweiss Air, SWISS and Lufthansa fly direct from Colombo to Zurich.
As of March 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Colombo to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Zurich is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Zurich Airport on Friday, 8 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 38 minutes.
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 Zurich 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 Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Colombo to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know

  • Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Colombo to Zurich Airport (ZRH).

  • 10 hours 45 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Colombo to Zurich Airport flight.

  • Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to ZRH.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) depart from this terminal.

  • When jetting out of CMB, you can take a direct flight from Colombo to Zurich Airport with Edelweiss Air.

  • edelweiss air sees the most traveller bookings for flights from CMB to ZRH.

  • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Colombo to ZRH that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CMB and ZRH include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • 74% of flights that depart Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

About Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Central Zurich is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Zurich Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It typically takes 10 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • £226 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Zurich Airport. A return flight starts at £553. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Snap up cheap flights from Colombo to ZRH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • November is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Colombo to Zurich Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Colombo to ZRH.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Colombo to Zurich Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Colombo to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Book a Colombo to ZRH plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zurich to range from 10ºC to 27ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Zurich Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 7ºC.

More about Zurich

  • Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Zurich Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are leading attractions which should feature on any good Zurich itinerary.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 177 kms (110 miles) southwest to Lausanne to tick off its top sights. From Olympic Park to Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and The Olympic Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Lugano is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Zurich

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.