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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 3:19 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 5:39 am.

The flight takes about 9h 54m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 9h 54m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $720 to $1,157, with an average of $883 over the past 12 months. Anything below $720 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $883 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $837 round-trip via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared to $1,347 for nonstop.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $657 to $6,503. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $482.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• SR RENT A CAR

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 3h 07m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $812 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $947, a difference of $135.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 46m, compared with 14h 10m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 14m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 4 hours ahead of Zurich (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.