Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka from £238

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£612

One-way from

£238

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£923
28/2-6/3
  • 28/2-6/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
18/4
  • 18/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 16 January 2026.

Mon 2/310:35
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/314:45
CMB
-
EDI
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£545
Sat 28/212:05
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/304:45
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£612
Wed 1/413:35
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/403:55
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£673
Mon 20/409:00
EDI
-
CMB
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/416:00
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£704
Fri 26/605:45
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/705:15
CMB
-
EDI
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£708

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

10:35-20:15

2 stops28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/3

14:45-21:50

3 stops36h 35m

£545

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

12:05-02:00

3 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/3

04:45-11:05

2 stops35h 50m

£612

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/6

05:45-09:30

3 stops23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/7

05:15-12:25

3 stops35h 40m

£708

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/4

13:35-14:20

3 stops20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

15:10-23:55

3 stops37h 15m

£727

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

16:55-05:20

1 stop31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£753

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/6

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£766

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

16:55-05:20

1 stop31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£791

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£791

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

16:55-05:20

1 stop31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/5

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£791

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

06:15-03:30

3 stops40h 45m

£238

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (average of £565). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £716). 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 16 January 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

  • 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 £380. Users have also found prices from £426 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (average of £565). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £716). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£565Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IndiGoCheapest£576Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£649Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£658Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£709Average£942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£796Average£974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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