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 21 hours 55 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 Emirates (via Dubai), Air India (via Delhi) and Qatar Airways (via Doha). 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.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

For flights from Zurich to Colombo, offers from Etihad Airways, Air India and Turkish Airlines are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline works for you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Zurich to Colombo are most frequently searched for travel in June, March and December. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more options or cheaper connections.

Question 11

How long is the typical stay on trips from Zurich to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

For trips from Zurich to Colombo, stays of 9, 14 and 31 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

	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
Zurich Colombo Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/15/26 2 Stopovers (SAW, IST, BOM) PC0952, 6E0018, 6E1185 32h 30min	Return 09/12/26 2 Stopovers (SHJ, AMM) G90509, RJ0619, RJ0153 26h 55min	Pegasus Airlines, IndiGo Airlines		$874
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 12/26/26 direct LX8065 11h 00min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$2,073
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 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 10/19/26 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6193, IB6175 31h 25min	Return 11/18/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0655, QR0093 14h 40min	Iberia	?	$824

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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