What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £506.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 29m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 16m.

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 12h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. 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 £437. 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 63.0 - 128.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 128.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 63.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to ZRH?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Zurich?

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.

£381+ Cheap Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich

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

Round-trip from	£583
One-way from	£381
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£700

Etihad Airways
14/10-21/10
2 total stops
30h 45m total
Colombo to Zurich

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Qatar Airways
14/10
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14h 15m total
Colombo to Zurich

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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 17 September 2025.

Tue 14/1010:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop12h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 21/1022:35ZRH - CMB

1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£583

Thu 30/1004:00CMB - ZRH

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1110:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£598

Tue 7/1004:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 13/110:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop11h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£606

Mon 13/1003:35CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 21/1009:40ZRH - CMB

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£613

Wed 10/1203:25CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 15/108:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£614

Wed 29/1002:40CMB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Thu 6/1114:35ZRH - CMB

2 stops23h 20mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£628

Thu 18/921:50CMB - ZRH

1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/922:35ZRH - CMB

1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£634

Tue 14/1009:10CMB - ZRH

1 stop31h 40mEmirates

Tue 21/1015:25ZRH - CMB

2 stops23h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£661

Mon 6/1002:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop21h 45mEmirates

Tue 13/114:35ZRH - CMB

2 stops23h 20mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£663

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Tue 14/1010:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop12h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 21/1022:35ZRH - CMB

1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£583

Wed 29/1003:25CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1108:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£613

Thu 30/1021:50CMB - ZRH

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Thu 6/1121:50ZRH - CMB

1 stop29h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£628

Thu 30/1004:00CMB - ZRH

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1110:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£598

Mon 13/1003:35CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 21/1009:40ZRH - CMB

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£613

Tue 7/1004:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 13/110:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop11h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£606

Thu 11/1219:30CMB - ZRH

1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 15/108:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£614

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Thu 18/921:50CMB - ZRH

1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/922:35ZRH - CMB

1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£634

Mon 6/1002:55CMB - ZRH

1 stop20h 55mEmirates

Tue 13/114:35ZRH - CMB

1 stop13h 10mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£663

Mon 6/1003:35CMB - ZRH

2 stops17h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 13/112:30ZRH - CMB

2 stops16h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£1,167

Tue 7/1004:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 13/110:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop11h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£606

Mon 13/1003:35CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 21/1009:40ZRH - CMB

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£613

Tue 14/1010:05CMB - ZRH

1 stop12h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 21/1022:35ZRH - CMB

1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£583

Tue 14/1009:10CMB - ZRH

1 stop31h 40mEmirates

Tue 21/1015:25ZRH - CMB

2 stops23h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£661

Wed 29/1002:40CMB - ZRH

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Thu 6/1114:35ZRH - CMB

2 stops23h 20mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£628

Thu 30/1004:00CMB - ZRH

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1110:45ZRH - CMB

1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£598

One-way flights from Colombo to Zurich
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 14/1003:35CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£381

Mon 3/1103:25CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£381

Sat 1/1111:55CMB - ZRH

Nonstop11h 00mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£392

Fri 31/1002:45CMB - ZRH

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£394

Sat 1/1103:25CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£395

Fri 31/1002:40CMB - ZRH

1 stop14h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£413

Mon 3/1110:15CMB - ZRH

2 stops31h 40mRoyal Jordanian

Deal found 16/9£414

Sun 2/1118:35CMB - ZRH

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£432

Sat 7/211:55CMB - ZRH

Nonstop11h 00mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£436

Mon 3/1116:55CMB - ZRH

3 stops21h 15mGulf Air

Deal found 16/9£437

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CMB - ZRH

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/10

10:05-18:50

1 stop12h 15m

Zurich

Tue 21/10

22:35-20:35

1 stop18h 30m

£583

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

04:00-18:25

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Thu 6/11

10:45-15:15

1 stop24h 00m

£598

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

04:05-18:50

1 stop18h 15m

Zurich

Tue 13/1

10:45-02:50

1 stop11h 35m

£606

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

03:25-13:40

1 stop14h 45m

Zurich

Thu 6/11

08:45-01:55

1 stop12h 40m

£613

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/10

03:35-14:20

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

Tue 21/10

09:40-09:00

1 stop19h 50m

£613

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

£614

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

21:50-12:25

1 stop19h 05m

Zurich

Thu 6/11

21:50-08:15

1 stop29h 55m

£628

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/10

03:35-14:20

1 stop14h 15m

£381

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

03:25-13:40

1 stop14h 45m

£381

ColomboZurich

CMB - ZRH

CMBZRH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/11

11:45-18:15

Nonstop11h 00m

£392

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

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

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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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7.4

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3,624 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

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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 12h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. 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 £437. 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.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Zurich?
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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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

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