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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £489

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
31 juli — 7 aug.1
1 adult
ons. 31/7
ons. 7/8

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 juli 2024.

Round-trip from

£583

One-way from

£489

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October
26/9-12/10
  • 26/9-12/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Users have found that flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CMB?

When flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Edinburgh and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 juli 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights we've found from Edinburgh to Colombo. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
tor. 12/916:50EDI - CMB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
ons. 25/906:50CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7£724
søn. 22/910:40EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
lør. 5/1006:50CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7£742
fre. 27/910:40EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
søn. 6/1022:45CMB - EDI
1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7£743
tor. 26/916:50EDI - CMB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
lør. 12/1006:50CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7£757
fre. 27/910:40EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
søn. 13/1022:45CMB - EDI
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7£767
man. 13/116:30EDI - CMB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
fre. 24/107:25CMB - EDI
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7£776

Cheap Etihad Airways flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Etihad Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 juli 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Etihad Airways flights from Edinburgh to Colombo. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
ons. 25/917:25EDI - CMB
2 stops22h 45mEtihad Airways
ons. 9/1004:30CMB - EDI
2 stops23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/7£777
ons. 23/1017:25EDI - CMB
2 stops17h 20mEtihad Airways
tor. 14/1109:40CMB - EDI
2 stops18h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/7£922
ons. 23/1017:25EDI - CMB
2 stops22h 45mEtihad Airways
ons. 13/1104:20CMB - EDI
2 stops35h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/7£958

Edinburgh to Colombo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Colombo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 juli 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Edinburgh to Colombo in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
søn. 22/910:40EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
lør. 5/1006:50CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7£742
søn. 22/906:00EDI - CMB
2 stops26h 25mKLM
lør. 5/1013:55CMB - EDI
2 stops27h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/7£769
søn. 22/916:50EDI - CMB
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
lør. 5/1006:50CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£781
søn. 22/906:00EDI - CMB
2 stops26h 25mKLM
lør. 5/1013:55CMB - EDI
2 stops31h 15mKLM
Deal found 26/7£782
søn. 22/916:50EDI - CMB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
lør. 5/1006:50CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/7£783
ons. 23/1008:00EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
ons. 13/1103:25CMB - EDI
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7£790
ons. 23/1008:00EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
tor. 14/1119:30CMB - EDI
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7£802
søn. 22/916:50EDI - CMB
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
lør. 5/1010:25CMB - EDI
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£817
søn. 22/914:45EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
fre. 4/1003:35CMB - EDI
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7£822

One-way flights to Colombo from Edinburgh

Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 juli 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Edinburgh to Colombo can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Colombo should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
tir. 12/1117:00EDI - CMB
2 stops28h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/7£489
tir. 12/1107:30EDI - CMB
1 stop12h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25/7£540
tir. 12/1112:35EDI - CMB
3 stops62h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 25/7£585

Find flights from Edinburgh to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 juli 2024.

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Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tor. 26/9

3 stops29h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 12/10

3 stops32h 10m

£583

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

fre. 27/9

3 stops33h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

søn. 6/10

3 stops29h 00m

£642

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tor. 12/9

3 stops37h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ons. 25/9

3 stops23h 10m

£643

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tor. 12/9

1 stop32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ons. 25/9

1 stop31h 20m

£724

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

søn. 22/9

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 5/10

1 stop31h 20m

£742

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

søn. 22/9

2 stops26h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 5/10

2 stops27h 15m

£769

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons. 25/9

2 stops22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ons. 9/10

2 stops23h 05m

£777

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

man. 13/1

1 stop20h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fre. 24/1

1 stop24h 15m

£784

Edinburgh TurnhouseColombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tir. 21/1

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

man. 27/1

2 stops18h 05m

£841

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 23 July 2024.
The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 77 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 26 juli 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to Colombo, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. 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
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,762 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

SriLankan Airlines
7.3
Good
120 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £583, but on average you can expect to pay £686.

  • 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 £724. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £769, and Etihad Airways, from £777. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 23% 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £489. SriLankan Airlines flights start at £540 while deals on Lufthansa start at £585 one-way.

  • What does EDI to CMB mean?

    This is defined as Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). Codes like Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Edinburgh to Colombo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Edinburgh to Colombo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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    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.

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    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Colombo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Emirates or Etihad Airways.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,066). 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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