How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka?

For as low as £956, British Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 13h 10m. 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 £380. Users have also found prices from £464 and £471 on Turkish Airlines and SriLankan 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 British Airways 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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Round-trip from	£515
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Average price	£887

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Mon 9/11

05:45-09:00

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Tue 24/11

11:00-07:50

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14:05-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

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00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£825

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Tue 10/11

14:05-08:45

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04:15-12:35

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£956

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10:45-05:20

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£958

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20:50-09:40

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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 £791). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in February is currently the most expensive (average of £1,103). 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 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

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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

3,662 reviews

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3,662 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

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8.1

Very Good

3,662 reviews

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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

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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

87 reviews

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Very Good

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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

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8,229 reviews

Emirates

8.1

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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 £956, British Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Edinburgh in 13h 10m. 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 £380. Users have also found prices from £464 and £471 on Turkish Airlines and SriLankan 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 £791). Flying from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka in February is currently the most expensive (average of £1,103). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£674	Average£1,023	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£705	Average£807	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£710	Average£1,164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£740	Average£911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£796	Average£914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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 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.

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