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Flight deals from Colombo to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,008. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$1,588 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,588, select.

Edinburgh.$1,709 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,709, select.

Edinburgh.$1,723 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,723, select.

Edinburgh.$1,885 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,885, select.

Edinburgh.$1,901 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,901, select.

Edinburgh.$1,927 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,927, select.

Edinburgh.$1,988 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,988, select.

Edinburgh.$2,008 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,008, select.

Edinburgh.$2,016 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,016, select.

Edinburgh.$2,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,034, select.

Edinburgh.$2,053 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,053, select.

Edinburgh.$2,085 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,085, select.

Edinburgh.$2,090 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,090, select.

Edinburgh.$2,137 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,137, select.

Edinburgh.$2,172 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,172, select.

Edinburgh.$2,204 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Emirates and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,204, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Colombo to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Colombo to Edinburgh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,588
Cheapest month to fly	December

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Colombo to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Edinburgh is $1,588. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo to Edinburgh?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one stop from $1,588.

How many flights are there a week from Colombo to Edinburgh?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, 19 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Edinburgh is British Airways .

Travelling from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to EDI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

We make it easy to book cheap flights from Colombo to EDI with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between CMB and EDI include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Book a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Colombo to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

$940 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport. A return flight starts from $1,588. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to EDI, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Colombo to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Colombo to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

January is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while October is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Colombo to EDI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.

More about Edinburgh

Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Edinburgh Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are plenty of things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Royal Mile followed by Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

You've seen Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Manchester to check off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Chinatown, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Preston is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.