Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka from £244

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£464

One-way from

£244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£770
21/4-9/5
  • 21/4-9/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
11/12
  • 11/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 31 October 2025.

Tue 30/1212:45EDI - CMB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/114:45CMB - EDI
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£650
Sat 27/1208:40EDI - CMB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/121:55CMB - EDI
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£788
Mon 29/1212:05EDI - CMB
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/104:45CMB - EDI
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£805
Mon 29/1212:05EDI - CMB
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/100:25CMB - EDI
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£810
Tue 30/1212:45EDI - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/100:25CMB - EDI
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£827

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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 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

10:20-02:00

2 stops34h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/2

21:55-23:05

2 stops30h 40m

£610

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

06:35-05:25

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/1

01:45-15:20

2 stops19h 05m

£903

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

16:20-16:20

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

11:15-10:00

3 stops28h 15m

£916

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

16:20-06:20

1 stop32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/4

06:50-09:40

1 stop31h 20m

£942

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-06:20

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

07:40-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

£951

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

20:55-16:20

1 stop13h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

20:15-19:05

2 stops28h 20m

£998

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

21:50-18:30

2 stops16h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

09:10-20:15

1 stop15h 35m

£1,015

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/12

17:00-03:50

3 stops53h 20m

£244

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

12:45-02:00

2 stops31h 45m

£304

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/12

12:45-02:00

2 stops31h 45m

£340

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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 £575). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £713). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 31 October 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £942, Turkish Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 32h 30m. There are 5543 mi between Edinburgh and Sri Lanka.

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

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  • 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 £575). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £713). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£575Average£984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£658Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£672Average£887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest£685Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£806Average£959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£813Average£989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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