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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £243

EDI — CMB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

Thu 29/1012:00 -
3 stops26h 45m
Thu 12/1102:40 -
3 stops26h 49m
Deal found 16/9£513
Thu 29/1012:00 -
3 stops26h 45m
Sun 15/1121:55 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 16/9£522
Thu 29/1012:00 -
3 stops26h 45m
Fri 13/1102:40 -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 16/9£542
Mon 9/1112:00 -
3 stops26h 45m
Tue 24/1121:55 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 15/9£545
Tue 10/1112:00 -
3 stops27h 15m
Tue 17/1121:55 -
3 stops27h 15m
Deal found 15/9£549
Wed 18/1112:00 -
3 stops20h 15m
Tue 1/1202:40 -
2 stops18h 10m
Deal found 16/9£556
Thu 29/1008:30 -
2 stops23h 45m
Thu 5/1121:55 -
3 stops27h 50m
Deal found 14/9£561
Fri 6/1106:35 -
2 stops25h 40m
Thu 19/1121:55 -
3 stops27h 50m
Deal found 13/9£564

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£883
29/10-12/11
  • 29/10-12/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 53h 34m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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15/11-31/12
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£40 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 September 2026
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EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

09:25-08:10

3 stops41h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£243

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

15:55-14:15

3 stops41h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£252

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

17:00-05:20

1 stop31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£547
Fastest return journey

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

07:55-03:05

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£563

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

06:35-13:45

2 stops25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

21:55-20:15

3 stops27h 50m

£564

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

05:45-09:00

1 stop21h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

11:00-07:50

1 stop26h 20m

£616

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/1

08:10-08:10

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/2

14:35-10:55

3 stops25h 50m

£706

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

16:20-05:55

1 stop32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/11

09:15-09:40

1 stop29h 55m

£869

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/2

10:40-05:55

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/3

09:15-09:40

1 stop29h 55m

£871

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/1

16:20-08:50

3 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£880

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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 42 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £767). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,120). 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 £881 and £939 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £513 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct–12 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
4,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
8,229 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Airlines like British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 21h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 20m. The distance from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5543 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £671. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £703, and Emirates, from £707. Users have found that British Airways is 28% 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 £379. Turkish Airlines flights start at £462 while deals on SriLankan Airlines start at £469 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £767). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,120). 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£671Average£1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£703Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£707Average£1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£737Average£908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£793Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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