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Flights from Zurich to Colombo

Airlines operating flights from Zurich to Colombo

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Zurich to Colombo, including Qatar Airways, and . Swiss Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Find the cheapest direct flight options from Zurich to Colombo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from IDR 15,407,655 and round-trip tickets from IDR 32,199,471.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZRH 19:50
        10h 5m
        Direct
        CMB 10:25
        Zurich - Colombo | Fri, Dec 26 | Swiss Airlines
        CMB 11:45
        11h
        Direct
        ZRH 18:15
        Colombo - Zurich | Tue, Dec 30 | Swiss Airlines
        IDR 32,199,471 IDR 35,777,190
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 32,199,471
      • ZRH 15:10
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Wed, Jan 28 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 16:30
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        ZRH 12:50
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Feb 2 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 9,547,408 IDR 35,777,190
        73% OFF
        73% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 9,547,408
      • ZRH 15:10
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Mon, Jan 26 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 16:30
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        ZRH 12:50
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Feb 2 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 9,585,201 IDR 35,777,190
        73% OFF
        73% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 9,585,201
      • ZRH 20:35
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 07:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Mon, Jan 26 | Air India
        CMB 08:20
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        ZRH 19:00
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Feb 2 | Air India
        IDR 10,522,935
        71% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 10,522,935
      • ZRH 10:45
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Fri, Jan 23 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:00
        31h
        1 stop
        ZRH 06:30
        Colombo - Zurich | Fri, Jan 30 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 10,532,383
        71% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 10,532,383
      • ZRH 20:35
        15h
        1 stop
        CMB 16:05
        Zurich - Colombo | Wed, Jan 28 | Air India
        CMB 08:20
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        ZRH 19:00
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Feb 2 | Air India
        IDR 10,874,880
        70% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 10,874,880
      • ZRH 08:45
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 01:55
        Zurich - Colombo | Wed, Jan 28 | Qatar Airways
        CMB 11:15
        30h 55m
        1 stop
        ZRH 13:40
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Feb 2 | Qatar Airways
        IDR 11,696,874
        67% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 11,696,874
      • ZRH 15:40
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        CMB 01:55
        Zurich - Colombo | Mon, Jan 26 | Qatar Airways
        CMB 11:15
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        ZRH 07:00
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Feb 2 | Qatar Airways
        IDR 12,029,923
        66% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 12,029,923
      • ZRH 20:35
        15h
        1 stop
        CMB 16:05
        Zurich - Colombo | Fri, Jan 23 | Air India
        CMB 08:20
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        ZRH 19:00
        Colombo - Zurich | Fri, Jan 30 | Air India
        IDR 12,398,403
        65% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 12,398,403
      • ZRH 21:35
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 08:15
        Zurich - Colombo | Thu, Jan 22 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:00
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 12:50
        Colombo - Zurich | Wed, Jan 28 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 12,828,296
        64% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 12,828,296
      • ZRH 08:45
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 08:45
        Zurich - Colombo | Thu, Jan 8 | Qatar Airways
        CMB 03:25
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        ZRH 13:40
        Colombo - Zurich | Thu, Jan 15 | Qatar Airways
        IDR 12,936,950
        64% OFF
        IDR 35,777,190 IDR 12,936,950
      • ZRH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB Invalid Date
        Zurich - Colombo | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ZRH 16:00
        Colombo - Zurich | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZRH 19:40
        10h 5m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Zurich - Colombo | Mon, Jan 26 | Swiss Airlines
        IDR 15,407,655 IDR 17,429,308
        12% OFF
        12% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 15,407,655
      • ZRH 19:40
        10h 5m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Zurich - Colombo | Mon, Jan 19 | Swiss Airlines
        IDR 15,686,377 IDR 17,429,308
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 15,686,377
      • ZRH 15:10
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Thu, Jan 8 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 5,942,919 IDR 17,429,308
        66% OFF
        66% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 5,942,919
      • ZRH 21:35
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Wed, Jan 14 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 5,973,626
        66% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 5,973,626
      • ZRH 15:10
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 02:50
        Zurich - Colombo | Sun, Jan 18 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 5,975,988
        66% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 5,975,988
      • ZRH 20:35
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 07:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Thu, Jan 15 | Air India
        IDR 6,075,194
        65% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,075,194
      • ZRH 15:10
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 02:50
        Zurich - Colombo | Fri, Jan 2 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 6,110,625
        65% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,110,625
      • ZRH 15:10
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 02:50
        Zurich - Colombo | Tue, Jan 20 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 6,127,159
        65% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,127,159
      • ZRH 15:10
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:20
        Zurich - Colombo | Thu, Jan 29 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 6,172,038
        65% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,172,038
      • ZRH 15:10
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 02:50
        Zurich - Colombo | Wed, Feb 4 | Etihad Airways
        IDR 6,278,330
        64% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,278,330
      • ZRH 20:35
        15h
        1 stop
        CMB 16:05
        Zurich - Colombo | Thu, Jan 29 | Air India
        IDR 6,323,209
        64% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,323,209
      • ZRH 20:35
        15h
        1 stop
        CMB 16:05
        Zurich - Colombo | Tue, Jan 20 | Air India
        IDR 6,377,536
        63% OFF
        IDR 17,429,308 IDR 6,377,536
      • ZRH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB Invalid Date
        Zurich - Colombo | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Zurich to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Zurich to Colombo

The distance between Zurich and Colombo is 8,038.59 km. It takes around 10 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Zurich to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceIDR 5,942,919
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceIDR 9,547,408
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,038.59 km
Average flight time10 hours 5 minutes
Popular airlineQatar Airways

Find the best time to fly from Zurich to Colombo

The cheapest time for Zurich to Colombo flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from IDR 4,485,534.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Zurich to Colombo, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Colombo (ZRH-CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as IDR 5,942,919 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZRH to CMB on Thu, Jan 8), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from IDR 9,547,408 departing on Wed, Jan 28 and returning on Mon, Feb 2.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Zurich to Colombo, including: Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 10 hours 5 minutes to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Zurich to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 8, with one-way flights priced at just IDR 5,942,919.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Swiss Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Zurich to Colombo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich to Colombo on December 31, 2025 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at IDR 6,257,071.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (ZRH-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Zurich is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.