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Among airlines operating Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 698 € return via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared with 1.111 € for direct.

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

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 696 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 802 €, a difference of 106 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 7 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Colombo World Trade Center and Fort Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 3:20
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 4:00.

The flight takes about 9h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of 747 €. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 9h 55m, covering 12.899 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 585 € to 4.579 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 451 €, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 50m, compared to 14h 11m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 14m via Kuwait City (KWI).

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 18 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Return flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from 602 € to 982 €, with an average of 747 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 602 € counts as a good deal.