Flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB) from CHF 797
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Cheapest flight from CHF 797 
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Flight duration approx. 9:45 
Departure airport ZRH Fly comfortably and relaxed from Zurich to Colombo
Are you looking to travel from Zurich to Colombo? Book your next flight to Colombo with SWISS and enjoy a stress-free trip. Whether you are planning to travel for business, visiting friends and family, or simply looking to get out of Switzerland for a while, your journey will be off to a great start when you choose to book your flight on swiss.com.
Explore the variety of flight options to Colombo on swiss.com and find the perfect one to fit your schedule and budget. After departing from Zurich, it will take you 9:45 hours to arrive safely at Colombo where you can start exploring Sri Lanka.
During your flight, you can enjoy the best in-flight amenities. Our highly trained crew is committed to ensuring your comfort and safety while on board, delivering the hospitality Switzerland is known for on your flight to Colombo.
*Please note: To provide you with the widest possible selection of flight destinations, some of the direct flights or connecting flights on swiss.com are operated by our partner airlines, which may result in a different flight experience than with SWISS.
Flying from Zurich to Colombo: tips and information for your trip
Fly comfortably with SWISS to Colombo and discover its dieverse architecture
As a major port in the Indian Ocean Colombo has been a magnet for travellers and merchants from all over the world. A goof overview over the eventful history of Sri Lanka can be found in the National Museum, which is housed in magnificent Palace. The multicultural influences can be seen in the different styles of architecture in the city.
If you take a stroll along the inner city lake Beira Lake in the business quarter, you can marvel at colonial buildings as well as hypermodern skyscrapers like the World Trade Center Colombo. If you walk down the beach promenade Galle Face Green in the southern direction, you will find the famous Galle Face Hotel with its white Victorian façade, which is a popular motive for photographers. The city hall of Colombo, called the Independence Hall, is styled after the Capitol in Washington, D.C., while the Buddhist temples look decisively un-western. The most famous temple in Colombo is the Gangaramaya-Temple with its Buddhist monastery.
If you want to find the special charm of Colombo, you might find what you look for in the traditional market area of Pettah near the harbour. In the small alleys of the Bazar, you can find everything, from aromatic spices to clothing to fresh coconut water, which you can drink right from the coconut. A little quieter is the Floating Market on Lake Beira behind the train station Fort. Here you can find many street food vendors selling the local specialties like filled Kothu Roti pancakes, String Hoppers made from rice noodles or Curries in endless variations. But watch out: like the weather the food in Colombo is HOT.
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The amount of checked baggage you're allowed to bring as well as the weight of it depends on your flight class. Should you choose to forgo checked baggage altogether for a short trip, please note that space on the aircraft is limited and some items are not permitted on board. If you wish to check in additional baggage, we will accept it for an additional fee. Certain items are considered dangerous and are prohibited or limited in carry-on and checked baggage for security reasons. You should also inquire well in advance about the regulations that apply for transporting sports equipment or other non-traditional items. If you have any problems with your baggage, please contact us immediately so we can solve the problem as quickly as possible. You can find all the important information regarding your baggage in our baggage rules section.
On all long-haul flights, we offer you unlimited access to the free «Messaging» Wi-Fi package. With this, you can stay connected, whether for personal or professional communication, via the most common messenger apps for free throughout the flight, as well as share pictures and photos directly.
For even more variety and an extended internet experience, the «Wi-Fi 4 Hours» or «Wi-Fi Premium» packages are available for a fee. Depending on the package, you receive unlimited internet access for four hours or for the entire flight. This includes, for example, social media, email, audio streaming, VPN, and cloud services. Only video streaming services are not available, regardless of the package chosen.
Our SWISS First guests and HON Circle Members have free access to the «Wi-Fi Premium» package.
A flight from Zurich to Colombo usually takes 9:45 hours.
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Flights to Colombo depart from Zurich.
If a flight gets cancelled, we will immediately rearrange the itinerary for all affected travellers. You can view the updated flight details under "My bookings". Our SWISS Chat Assistant Nelly is there to help you if you require assistance.
You are allowed to take a certain amount of checked baggage with you on your flight. The size, weight, and number of items permitted as your checked baggage depends on your fare, route, and frequent flyer status.
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