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Flight deals from Zurich to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs157,631. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.Rs83,065 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,065, select.
Colombo.Rs84,488 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,488, select.
Colombo.Rs87,316 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs87,316, select.
Colombo.Rs96,078 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs96,078, select.
Colombo.Rs107,085 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,085, select.
Colombo.Rs107,265 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,265, select.
Colombo.Rs110,208 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,208, select.
Colombo.Rs113,806 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,806, select.
Colombo.Rs113,871 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,871, select.
Colombo.Rs113,871 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,871, select.
Colombo.Rs113,969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,969, select.
Colombo.Rs120,294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,294, select.
Colombo.Rs172,540 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs172,540, select.
Colombo.Rs247,132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs247,132, select.
Colombo.Rs249,522 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs249,522, select.
Colombo.Rs251,432 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs251,432, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from Rs83,065
May
from Rs84,488
Jun
from Rs87,316
Jul
from Rs172,540
Aug
from Rs107,265
Sep
from Rs96,078
Oct
from Rs107,085
Nov
from Rs113,806
Dec
from Rs113,969
Jan
from Rs110,208
Feb
from Rs113,871
Mar
from Rs113,871

Direct flights from Zurich to Colombo

Alternative Zurich to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zurich to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from Rs83,065
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Zurich to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs83,065
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time9 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Colombo is Rs157,631. 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.
9 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Colombo.
Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air and SWISS fly direct from Zurich to Colombo.
As of April 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Zurich to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Colombo is usually May.
If you're flying from Zurich Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from Rs157,631.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Colombo on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 51 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 Colombo 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 Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Etihad Airways and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 11 hours. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your ZRH to Colombo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • You can book a direct Zurich Airport to Colombo ticket. Start your trip at ZRH and touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Be on the lookout for deals with Edelweiss Air. This airline operates direct flights from Zurich Airport to Colombo.

  • ZRH is around 10 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZRH:

  • 69.02% of flights that depart Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

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

  • Rs83,065 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Colombo flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs157,631. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap flights from ZRH to Colombo, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Zurich Airport to Colombo tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • 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 as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ZRH to Colombo.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Once your flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CMB. Unwind and get cosy after your ZRH to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Before securing your flights from Zurich Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Zurich Airport to Colombo plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've seen Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Jaffna to check off its top attractions. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Trincomalee is another must-experience destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without dropping by Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Zurich to Colombo

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