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Colombo Zurich
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Thu, 23 May CMB - ZRH
Sun, 26 May ZRH - CMB
£701 £682
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Colombo Zurich
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Tue, 14 May CMB - ZRH
£387 £373
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
2877% Trains are 2877% more expensive in Zurich than in Colombo.
Colombo £0.13
Zurich £3.87
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
720% The average meal is 720% more expensive in Zurich than in Colombo.
Colombo £2.68
Zurich £22
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.14 CHF
1 CHF = 0.89 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 4995 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Zurich airports
Zurich (ZRH) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Basel Euroairport (BSL) How far from city centre: 50 miles
Mulhouse Euroairport (MLH) How far from city centre: 50 miles

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Prices for tickets from Colombo to Zurich may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Zurich

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Zurich?
The total flight time between Colombo and Zurich is of around 11:43 hours on average, considering an average distance of 8,119 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Zurich at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Zurich is 373£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Zurich expensive to visit compared to Colombo?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Zurich costs an average of 7.04 GBP, 2100% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.32 GBP, while train tickets costs 2877% more in Zurich: 3.87 GBP against 0.13 GBP in Colombo. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 22.00 GBP in Zurich, 721% more than the 2.68 GBP in Colombo. The price of the coffee is around 147% more expensive in Zurich, with an average of 4.77 GBP , while in Colombo the coffee costs 1.93 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Zurich?
The most popular months to book a trip from Colombo to Zurich are September, February and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Zurich?
The best time of the year to go to Zurich when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Zurich from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, January and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Zurich.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Colombo to Zurich?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Switzerland may apply when travelling from Colombo. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Zurich compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo the temperatures can reach an average of 34.0 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Zurich's temperatures can go up to 31.95 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -8.07 ºC in Zurich, compared to the 20.54 ºC average degrees reported in Colombo. During the winter period, Colombo can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Zurich have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Colombo and Zurich?
The main airport route flying between Colombo and Zurich is: Katunayake International (CMB) to Zurich (ZRH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Swiss International Air Lines.
  • Edelweiss Air.
Airlines with indirect flights from Colombo to Zurich are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Colombo to Zurich are:
  • Emirates, stoping in Dubai for 150 minutes minimun.
  • Etihad Airways, with 120 minutes scale in Abu Dhabi.
  • Etihad Airways, with 120 minutes scale in Abu Dhabi.

Zurich - Latest customer reviews

5.0 /5
Reviews: 1
5.0 /5
Polarbear
Date 2020-03-08 Age 51-70 City Zürich

Very clean and organized, high standards, but also high prices

Flight Duration 11 h and 43 m Flights between Colombo and Zurich take, on average, 11 h and 43 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £373 Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Zurich found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Katunayake International The airport Katunayake International is the departure airport operating flights between Colombo and Zurich
Arriving Airport Zurich Flights departing Colombo with Zurich as destination arrive at Zurich

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