Question 1

How long is the flight from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Colombo typically takes around 9 hours 35 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 11 hours 20 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Zurich to Colombo, although not necessarily every day. On average, less than one flight per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Zurich to Colombo are operated by, among others, Edelweiss Air. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi), Emirates (via Dubai) and Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Zurich to Colombo operate Monday and Friday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Zurich to Colombo, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Zurich to Colombo, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Zurich to Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Zurich to Colombo usually departs at 7:40 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Colombo.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Zurich to Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Zurich to Colombo usually departs at 7:40 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/19/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1914, TK0730 34h 40min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0731, TK1911 19h 10min	Turkish Airlines		$667
Best option Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/10/26 1 Stopover (BOM) LX0154, UL0142 16h 20min	Return 11/14/26 direct LX8065 11h 00min	Swiss International Air Lines, SriLankan Airlines		$1,080
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 12/21/26 direct LX8064 10h 05min	Return 12/29/26 direct LX8065 11h 00min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$2,137
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/19/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1914, TK0730 34h 40min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0731, TK1911 19h 10min	Turkish Airlines		$668
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/19/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1914, TK0730 34h 40min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0731, TK1907 30h 35min	Turkish Airlines	?	$680
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/19/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1914, TK0730 34h 40min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0731, TK1907 30h 35min	Turkish Airlines		$711
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/19/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1914, TK0730 34h 40min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0731, TK1909 14h 00min	Turkish Airlines	?	$758
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0088, EK0648 27h 10min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK2455, EK0085 36h 20min	Emirates Airline		$808
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 10/19/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0094, QR0658 13h 55min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0659, QR0095 14h 45min	Qatar Airways		$814
Zurich Colombo	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0088, EK0648 27h 10min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0651, EK0085 13h 30min	Emirates Airline		$816

Roundtrip from	$666.75
Flight duration	min. 09:50 / max. 09:55
Return flight duration	min. 10:55/ max. 11:05
Distance	8030 km
Flights per week	2
Departure airport	Airport Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten (ZRH)
Departure country	Flights from Switzerland
Arrival airport	Airport Colombo (CMB)
Destination country	Flights to Sri Lanka
Departure country - Arrival airport	Switzerland - Colombo
Departure airport - Destination country	Zurich (Zürich)-Kloten - Sri Lanka

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