How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

For as low as £974, Qatar Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 13h 20m. There are 5543 mi between Edinburgh and Sri Lanka. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 £379. Users have also found prices from £425 and £463 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

Consider Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines or SriLankan Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Deal found 1/6£734

Fri 6/1110:40

EDI

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Sun 22/1116:55

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Thu 22/1018:45

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Wed 4/1110:40

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1 stop15h 35m

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Wed 18/1107:25

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1 stop37h 25m

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Deal found 2/6£809

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1 stop33h 55m

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1 stop29h 55m

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Round-trip from	£734
One-way from	£323
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Cheapest in	September
Average price	£819

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29h 35m total
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EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/8

06:40-05:05

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

22:00-01:00

2 stops31h 30m

£871

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Mon 27/7

15:10-09:00

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

03:35-13:40

1 stop14h 35m

£974

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/7

15:10-09:00

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

20:20-13:40

1 stop21h 50m

£1,005

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

22:00-22:10

1 stop19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/7

09:10-20:05

1 stop15h 25m

£1,056

EdinburghColombo

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EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/7

15:40-21:55

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/7

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£1,115

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EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/7

16:55-08:45

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/7

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£1,132

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/7

22:00-10:15

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

20:35-20:05

2 stops28h 00m

£1,193

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/7

15:10-09:00

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/7

10:30-13:40

1 stop31h 40m

£1,259

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EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

06:15-05:40

3 stops42h 55m

£361

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EDI - CMB

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

05:40-16:05

2 stops29h 55m

£371

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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 £297). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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

3,576 reviews

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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

3,576 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,576 reviews

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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

3,731 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,576 reviews

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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

4,411 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,576 reviews

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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

84 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,576 reviews

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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

8,027 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,576 reviews

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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 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 £974, Qatar Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 13h 20m. There are 5543 mi between Edinburgh and Sri Lanka. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 £379. Users have also found prices from £425 and £463 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 £297). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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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IndiGo	Cheapest£297	Average£762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£676	Average£794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£708	Average£1,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£721	Average£847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£768	Average£1,020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£827	Average£939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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