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

British Airways can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Edinburgh in just under 27h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5543 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £828.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Turnhouse per day from 1 airline.

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

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Thu 4/3

12:40-13:50

3 stops30h 40m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

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00:00-04:30

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02:40-22:55

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10:15-13:45

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Wed 30/9

03:10-22:45

3 stops24h 05m

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06:30-13:45

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CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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11:00-10:10

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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10:40-05:55

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Turnhouse per day from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Edinburgh?
British Airways can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Edinburgh in just under 27h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5543 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £828.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Edinburgh 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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