Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB) flights

An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 42,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Edelweiss Air, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB): Edelweiss Air. The two airports are 4,984 miles (8,021 km) apart. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Istanbul, Muscat and Dubai and more.
How many miles ZRH to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Edelweiss Air | 42,500 | $64.70β73 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to CMB
- Edelweiss AirNot in an alliance

ZRH to CMB with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way


- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air, then Salam Air
OV - Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way



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- Via Mumbai (BOM)SWISS, then SriLankan Airlines, Air India and 1 more




- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way


J9 - Via Bengaluru (BLR)SWISS, then IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines



- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way

3L - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way



- Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia, then SriLankan Airlines


- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa, SWISS and 2 more, then SriLankan Airlines

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- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way





- Via Male (MLE)Edelweiss Air, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 more


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- Via Paris (CDG)Air France and SWISS, then SriLankan Airlines



- Via London (LGW)SWISS and easyJet, then British Airways



- Via London (LHR)British Airways and SWISS, then SriLankan Airlines



ZRH to CMB: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 42,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Edelweiss Air, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to CMB?
Edelweiss Air flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Zurich from Colombo by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Colombo (CMB) are 4,984 miles (8,021 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Istanbul (IST), Muscat (MCT), Dubai (DXB), Mumbai (BOM) and Kuwait (KWI). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.