Cheap flights from Zürich to Colombo from £439

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Sun, Jul 5
Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
£439
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Wed, Jul 8
Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
£504
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Fri, Jul 10
Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
£551
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Tue, Jul 14
Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
£602
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Thu, Jul 9
Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
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Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
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Tue, Aug 4 – Tue, Aug 25
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Zürich ZRHColombo CMB
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£439

Cheapest round-trip

£778

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Colombo is served by Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located approximately 32 km north of the city center. This is Sri Lanka's main international gateway, handling the vast majority of international flights. Various airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours on the Colombo-Negombo road.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and fixed pricing

45-90 min

app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-120 min

to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

50-90 min

air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)

every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

45-90 min

sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

familiar app experience

Notes:

  • Prices in LKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and Colombo city center can be very heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Pre-paid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall and offer fixed rates to various destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local mobile data or WiFi to function.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Colombo

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Swiss International Air Lines
------1---1------
Edelweiss Air
------1---1------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Swiss International Air Lines
------------1------
Edelweiss Air
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Swiss International Air Lines
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Edelweiss Air
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Swiss International Air Lines
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Edelweiss Air
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Colombo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February31°C23°C
March31°C25°C
April31°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C25°C
July28°C25°C
August28°C25°C
September28°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
94%
27°C25°C
17 May
86%
28°C27°C
Monday
11 May
89%
29°C25°C
18 May
89%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
80%
30°C27°C
19 May
82%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
13 May
79%
28°C27°C
20 May
84%
29°C28°C
Thursday
14 May
81%
28°C26°C
21 May
86%
29°C27°C
Friday
15 May
84%
27°C24°C
22 May
84%
29°C28°C
Saturday
16 May
88%
27°C24°C
23 May
84%
28°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, and Fly Dubai. Zürich and Colombo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and World's End, Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Colombo with Etihad Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Zürich and Colombo?
Traveling between Zürich and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Zürich?
There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Colombo depart?
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