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£323 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Zurich

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Colombo to Zurich departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£542
Typical prices: £605-£706
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/3Wed 25/3
CMB - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£323
Typical prices: £358-£447
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/3
CMB - ZRH • 1 stop
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AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
CMB's security screening is at each gate, arrive early.
Use ZRH's train station for quick city access.
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Cheapest • from £542 (return)
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May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Zurich (CMB-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Colombo to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Colombo to Zurich

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
04:15 - 13:40
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ZRH
13h 55m
1 stop
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08:45 - 02:45
ZRH
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CMB
13h 30m
1 stop
£542Qatar Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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04:15 - 13:40
CMB
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ZRH
13h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
08:45 - 16:30
ZRH
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CMB
27h 15m
1 stop
£554Qatar Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
04:15 - 13:40
CMB
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ZRH
13h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
08:45 - 16:30
ZRH
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CMB
27h 15m
1 stop
£559Qatar Airways
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 31 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 15:00
CMB
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ZRH
26h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 14:55
ZRH
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CMB
12h 50m
1 stop
£566Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 19:50
CMB
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ZRH
28h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
14:35 - 21:55
ZRH
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CMB
26h 50m
1 stop
£624Emirates
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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20:15 - 19:50
CMB
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ZRH
28h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 10:15
ZRH
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CMB
31h 55m
2 stops
£660Emirates
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 31 May
Air India Logo
08:00 - 19:15
CMB
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ZRH
14h 45m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:50 - 16:05
ZRH
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CMB
15h 45m
1 stop
£669Air India
Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 06:30
CMB
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ZRH
18h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:15 - 08:35
ZRH
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CMB
12h 50m
1 stop
£678Etihad Airways
Tue, 17 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 06:30
CMB
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ZRH
18h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:15 - 08:35
ZRH
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CMB
12h 50m
1 stop
£684Etihad Airways
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 31 May
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18:15 - 09:45
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ZRH
19h 00m
2 stops
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09:25 - 08:50
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CMB
19h 55m
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£768Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Zurich flights

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How much is a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich departing in March.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich is May, where tickets cost £548 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £781 and £698 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Colombo to Zurich

 
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

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Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Colombo to Zurich

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£323
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Colombo to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Zurich flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich was £323 for a one-way ticket and £542 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Zurich?

    When flying out of Colombo you will be using Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You will be landing at Zurich, also known as Zurich.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Zurich?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Zurich?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Colombo and Zurich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Zurich?

    You can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Zurich on Tuesday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Zurich to Colombo? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £371 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to Zurich?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Zurich.
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Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Zurich

Tuesday

Edelweiss Air

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Thursday

Edelweiss Air

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Saturday

Edelweiss Air

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Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Edelweiss Air

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Wednesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Friday

Edelweiss Air

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Colombo to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3729 reviews
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
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The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
BKK - DOH
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The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

The service was good but the food was a NO

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

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