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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka from £282

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Tue 1/913:35
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/921:30
CMB
-
EDI
3 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7£581
Sun 6/914:15
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/922:00
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£601
Thu 10/906:40
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/903:10
CMB
-
EDI
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£620
Sat 5/913:35
EDI
-
CMB
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/921:30
CMB
-
EDI
3 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£635

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£581

One-way from

£282

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£928
1/9-16/9
  • 1/9-16/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

16:55-12:40

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/9

08:25-15:55

1 stop36h 00m

£836

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

03:10-23:55

2 stops25h 15m

£882

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

15:10-16:50

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

20:20-13:40

1 stop21h 50m

£904

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

16:10-04:30

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/11

02:25-08:25

1 stop35h 30m

£926
Fastest return journey

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

07:55-09:00

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

04:35-13:40

1 stop13h 35m

£946

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

16:20-07:45

1 stop33h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

07:25-15:20

1 stop37h 25m

£962
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

06:40-14:55

2 stops27h 45m

£282

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

10:45-08:35

2 stops41h 20m

£294

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

09:55-04:55

3 stops38h 30m

£298

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

19:15-08:35

2 stops32h 50m

£301

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (average of £819). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in February is currently the most expensive (average of £1,043). 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 38 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 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 23 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3,632 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,747 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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

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 £836, Turkish Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 15h 15m. 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 £381. Users have also found prices from £427 and £464 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (average of £819). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in February is currently the most expensive (average of £1,043). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£298Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£685Average£798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£711Average£1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£739Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£771Average£1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£802Average£917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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