Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich from £382

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — ZRH
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Zurich are usually found in November or May, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£382

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£615
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Colombo to Zurich
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • Colombo to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Colombo to Zurich

Cheapest flights from Colombo to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1021:35CMB - ZRH
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/1121:35ZRH - CMB
1 stop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9£568
Sun 21/910:05CMB - ZRH
1 stop12h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1221:35ZRH - CMB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9£568
Thu 11/1216:40CMB - ZRH
1 stop18h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 15/121:35ZRH - CMB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9£602
Sun 5/1003:35CMB - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1115:40ZRH - CMB
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/9£616
Wed 10/1203:25CMB - ZRH
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 15/108:45ZRH - CMB
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9£618
Sat 1/1119:30CMB - ZRH
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1108:45ZRH - CMB
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9£631
Sun 5/1002:55CMB - ZRH
1 stop13h 55mEmirates
Mon 17/1121:50ZRH - CMB
2 stops16h 05mEmirates
Deal found 10/9£632
Mon 27/1020:15CMB - ZRH
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Mon 3/1114:35ZRH - CMB
2 stops23h 20mEmirates
Deal found 12/9£633
Sat 20/902:55CMB - ZRH
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Sun 7/1221:50ZRH - CMB
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 10/9£633
Sat 25/1003:35CMB - ZRH
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 2/1108:45ZRH - CMB
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9£646
Sat 25/1002:05CMB - ZRH
1 stop14h 50mEmirates
Sun 2/1114:35ZRH - CMB
2 stops23h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/9£649

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

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Colombo

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Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/10

21:35-18:25

1 stop25h 20m

Zurich

Mon 3/11

21:35-15:15

1 stop13h 10m

£568

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/3

09:50-18:20

1 stop13h 00m

Zurich

Thu 12/3

21:35-20:20

1 stop18h 15m

£614

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

03:35-14:20

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

Mon 17/11

15:40-16:30

1 stop20h 20m

£616

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/12

19:30-07:00

1 stop16h 00m

Zurich

Thu 15/1

08:45-01:55

1 stop12h 40m

£619

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/11

19:30-13:40

1 stop22h 40m

Zurich

Mon 10/11

08:45-08:45

1 stop19h 30m

£631

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

02:55-13:20

1 stop13h 55m

Zurich

Mon 17/11

21:50-18:25

2 stops16h 05m

£632

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/10

09:55-12:25

1 stop31h 00m

Zurich

Mon 3/11

14:35-18:25

2 stops23h 20m

£633

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

03:25-13:40

1 stop14h 45m

£382

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/10

03:35-14:20

1 stop14h 15m

£383

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

03:35-14:20

1 stop14h 15m

£383

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich (average of £153). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £238). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Zurich has 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

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

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich in just under 14h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4980 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich round-trip from £440. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Etihad Airways. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Zurich 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich (average of £153). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £238). 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 2 airlines flying from Colombo to Zurich

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£440Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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