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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 20:27
• Latest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 20:47.

The flight takes about 10h 57m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich takes 10h 57m, covering 4,980 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich range from £619 to £714, with an average of £661 over the past 12 months. Anything below £619 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £643 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with £1,423 for direct.

The Airbus A340-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £526 to £1,654. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £240, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Zurich. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £642 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £791, a difference of £149.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Zurich.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 31m, compared to 14h 02m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 03m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Zurich is 3 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Central European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Hallenstadion, and Opernhaus Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.