Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Colombo
Cheap return flights from Edinburgh to Colombo
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Colombo flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- SriLankan Airlines
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Colombo.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Turkish Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- British Airways
These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Colombo, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
15 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Colombo.
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Alternative flights from Edinburgh
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Colombo route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Colombo and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Colombo
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Colombo. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. SriLankan Airlines is the average cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for Edinburgh to Colombo on 16/05/2026 at 10:05 for £32.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 8,500 km flight from Edinburgh to Colombo.
To find the best offers, book 2-3 months in advance or look for last-minute deals. Consider flying with SriLankan Airlines, which is budget-friendly. The average flight duration is about 15 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to book a hotel with us or use our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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