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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka from £491

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 April 2026.

Tue 2/616:20
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/610:00
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£491
Mon 18/517:25
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:50
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£497
Mon 8/607:55
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/610:00
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£500
Thu 21/507:45
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/510:00
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£501
Mon 1/620:30
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/621:50
CMB
-
EDI
3 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£593
Fri 15/513:40
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:50
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£611

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£491

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,102
2/6-16/6
  • 2/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

07:45-14:55

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

10:00-22:05

2 stops16h 35m

£501

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

13:35-20:35

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/5

10:00-08:00

3 stops26h 30m

£655

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/9

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£762

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

08:25-09:40

1 stop29h 45m

£832

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

16:55-05:20

1 stop31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/9

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£834

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

15:35-16:50

1 stop20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/5

11:20-07:55

1 stop25h 05m

£836

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

08:25-15:55

1 stop36h 00m

£850
Fastest return journey

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

15:35-09:50

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

20:20-14:05

1 stop22h 15m

£925

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

08:40-10:00

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

10:15-18:10

1 stop36h 25m

£943

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

22:00-18:30

2 stops16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

20:35-20:05

2 stops28h 00m

£1,042

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (average of £307). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of £776). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 7 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,857 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sri Lanka from Edinburgh.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

    For as low as £762, Turkish Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 14h 10m. There are 5543 mi between Edinburgh and Sri Lanka.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £385. Users have also found prices from £432 and £470 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (average of £307). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of £776). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£302Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£665Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£686Average£795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£719Average£1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£779Average£1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£787Average£968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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