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Cheapest return fare
£594
Typical prices: £848-£1,209
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Mon 30/11Sun 6/12
EDI - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£474
Typical prices: £471-£550
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Sat 9/1
EDI - CMB • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Colombo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £783 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 49m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Colombo (EDI-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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07:15 - 13:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 00m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Sharjah
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02:40 - 22:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 45m2 stops Sharjah Bergamo Orio Al Serio
£594Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Apr - Tue, 11 May
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14:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 40m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City Dubai Intl
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03:10 - 21:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 40m2 stops Sharjah Bergamo Orio Al Serio
£604Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Apr - Thu, 6 May
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17:20 - 05:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 20m1 stop Istanbul
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06:40 - 16:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 10m1 stop Istanbul
£806Turkish Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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10:40 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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09:25 - 09:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
29h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£845Turkish Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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07:30 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:50 - 06:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£966SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 5 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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07:30 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:50 - 06:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£966SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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20:50 - 21:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:45 - 18:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£1,003Emirates
Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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20:50 - 18:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
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09:55 - 18:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£1,046Emirates
Thu, 21 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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14:05 - 09:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:30 - 06:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,073Qatar Airways
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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14:05 - 08:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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03:25 - 12:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,091Qatar Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Edinburgh usually cost between £829 and £980 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £594 on Multiple Airlines (30 Nov–6 Dec).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £848 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,139 and £1,068 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Colombo

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£474
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Edinburgh to Colombo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £474 for a one-way ticket and £594 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Edinburgh airport is called Edinburgh Turnhouse and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £1,148 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £916 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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