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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 travelers 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, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $812 round-trip via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared to $1,293 for nonstop.

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 $810 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $933, a difference of $123. 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 Pettah Market, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque 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 5:25 pm and lands at 3:20 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 4:00 am.

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 $869. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 9h 55m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $684 to $5,818. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $563, which is 15% 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 at 13h 50m, compared with 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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Ace
· AcaRent
· Xdrive Mobility
· SR RENT A CAR

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $700 to $1,143, with an average of $869 over the past 12 months. Anything below $700 counts as a good deal.