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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £683

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£683

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£917
3/6-12/6
  • 3/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Colombo
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 3/621:20EDI - CMB
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/613:05CMB - EDI
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£683
Sat 31/510:35EDI - CMB
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/606:45CMB - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£716
Wed 12/1107:30EDI - CMB
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1103:25CMB - EDI
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2£948
Wed 12/1120:40EDI - CMB
2 stops16h 15mEmirates
Wed 19/1122:05CMB - EDI
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£981
Fri 26/1212:00EDI - CMB
2 stops15h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 9/119:15CMB - EDI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2£1,498

Find flights from Edinburgh to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Colombo 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 21 February 2025.

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Return

Price

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/6

21:20-12:45

1 stop34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/6

13:05-23:20

1 stop14h 45m

£683

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

10:35-05:15

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/6

06:45-09:35

1 stop31h 20m

£716

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/6

21:50-18:30

2 stops16h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/6

22:05-20:15

1 stop26h 40m

£985

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

15:10-02:05

1 stop30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/7

03:35-13:40

1 stop14h 35m

£1,277

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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 CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 23% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from £716. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £985, and Qatar Airways, from £1,277. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Colombo 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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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