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Cheap flights from Scotland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £376

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CMB
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Scotland (GBSCT) 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 7 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£529
3/3-10/3
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 45m total
  • Scotland to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2025.

Mon 3/306:45EDI - CMB
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/304:35CMB - EDI
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£529
Tue 4/221:10GLA - CMB
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/221:45CMB - GLA
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£571
Mon 20/111:35GLA - CMB
2 stops15h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 11/211:15CMB - GLA
2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1£727
Mon 3/316:30EDI - CMB
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/307:15CMB - EDI
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1£730
Mon 3/309:15EDI - CMB
2 stops28h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 10/320:20CMB - EDI
2 stops30h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£731
Sun 30/306:00GLA - CMB
2 stops32h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 23/420:30CMB - GLA
2 stops31h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/1£741
Tue 4/213:25GLA - CMB
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Tue 11/222:05CMB - GLA
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/1£768
Sun 2/216:30EDI - CMB
2 stops41h 00mIndiGo
Thu 13/216:00CMB - EDI
2 stops47h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 6/1£856
Tue 1/714:45EDI - CMB
1 stop15h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 14/718:40CMB - EDI
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1£894
Mon 6/1011:20EDI - CMB
2 stops23h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 23/1009:30CMB - EDI
2 stops29h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1£907
Fri 28/207:30EDI - CMB
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 13/303:25CMB - EDI
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1£957
Thu 27/220:40EDI - CMB
2 stops16h 15mEmirates
Wed 12/302:45CMB - EDI
1 stop21h 50mEmirates
Deal found 6/1£962

Find flights from Scotland to Colombo within your budget

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EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

06:45-14:25

3 stops26h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/3

04:35-09:40

2 stops34h 35m

£529

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/2

21:10-14:00

3 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/2

21:45-22:20

3 stops30h 05m

£571

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/1

11:35-08:45

2 stops15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/2

11:15-07:50

2 stops26h 05m

£727

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

16:30-06:00

1 stop32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/3

07:15-15:30

1 stop37h 45m

£730

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

09:15-19:00

2 stops28h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/3

20:20-20:50

2 stops30h 00m

£731

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 30/3

06:00-19:00

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/4

20:30-23:10

2 stops31h 10m

£740

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/2

13:25-21:55

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/2

20:15-11:35

2 stops20h 50m

£768

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/2

16:30-15:00

2 stops41h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/2

16:00-10:15

2 stops47h 45m

£856

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/7

14:45-10:30

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/7

18:40-06:30

1 stop16h 20m

£894

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/2

07:30-09:45

1 stop20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/3

03:25-12:35

1 stop14h 40m

£957

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Scotland to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Scotland to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Scotland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,260). 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 SCT to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland 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 7 January 2025.

When flying from Scotland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 7 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, China Eastern and Qatar Airways from Scotland to Colombo have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,749 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.4
Good
1,197 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Scotland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,260). 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 5 airlines flying from Scotland to Colombo

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British AirwaysCheapest£605Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£694Average£815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£718Average£990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£734Average£873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£919Average£1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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