Colombo to Zurich (CMB–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Colombo to Zurich
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 4,984 mi 11h nonstop -4.5h behind 14 1-stop hubs

CMB–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,984 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 3 343 11h – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to ZRH direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
BOM ~17h 40m FRA ~19h 30m IST ~21h 42m DXB ~23h 2m SIN ~24h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
974
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4.5h
Zurich is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · ZRH: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 1.5:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
4,984 mi / 8,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 0m.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance4,984 mi / 8,021 km
Flight time11h
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 11h. The route covers 4,984 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CMB to ZRH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, FRA, IST, DXB, SIN, DOH, AUH, LHR, DEL, NRT, PVG, BKK, MLE and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zurich is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
Yes, return flights from ZRH to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to ZRH

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to ZRH ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,984 miles (8,021 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.