Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
A direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes on average 10 hours. The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, making it 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Zurich.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
To see whether you need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ZRH to CMB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Rs62,218. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs149,210. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from ZRH to CMB.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Zurich, Zurich Airport can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Book a hotel close to CMB if you're catching a late flight from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo is about 39 minutes in a car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from ZRH to CMB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Colombo
Once you've locked in your flights from ZRH to CMB, you'll need to find a hotel in Colombo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.
Complete your Colombo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Bandaranaike International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Colombo.
