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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £394

EDI — CMB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

Mon 16/1107:20 -
3 stops31h 25m
Mon 30/1102:40 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 26/10£574
Thu 3/1206:15 -
2 stops26h 00m
Mon 14/1213:05 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 25/10£595
Thu 10/1207:05 -
2 stops25h 10m
Thu 17/1213:05 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 25/10£596
Sun 8/1108:00 -
2 stops24h 15m
Thu 26/1102:40 -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 25/10£648
Sun 15/1110:15 -
2 stops22h 00m
Mon 30/1114:35 -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 28/10£652
Tue 27/1021:00 -
2 stops29h 40m
Mon 2/1102:40 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 25/10£661
Sun 13/1206:05 -
2 stops22h 40m
Sat 19/1202:40 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 29/10£688

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

Round-trip from

£560

One-way from

£394

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£852
10/1-24/1
  • 10/1-24/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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21/12-31/12
  • 21/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

07:40-01:50

3 stops36h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£394

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/1

17:00-08:10

2 stops33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£532

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/1

12:40-22:40

2 stops52h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£597

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/1

06:15-13:45

2 stops26h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/2

21:25-10:55

2 stops19h 00m

£609
Fastest return journey

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/1

07:30-05:50

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£616

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/1

08:00-13:45

3 stops24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/1

02:40-15:20

2 stops18h 10m

£663

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

19:20-05:25

1 stop28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/2

16:15-18:50

2 stops32h 05m

£719

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

10:40-05:50

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

09:25-09:40

1 stop29h 45m

£866

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

06:00-15:25

2 stops27h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

23:40-19:55

2 stops49h 45m

£925

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

07:30-16:30

1 stop27h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/1

04:15-12:35

1 stop13h 50m

£1,049

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £847). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of £1,145). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £833 and £977 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £560 on Multiple Airlines (10 Jan–24 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
90 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from £660. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £719, and Turkish Airlines, from £757. Users have found that British Airways is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £382. SriLankan Airlines flights start at £473 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £483 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £847). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of £1,145). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£660Average£1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£719Average£1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£757Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£799Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£820Average£940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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