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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,495. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.R 5,029 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,029, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,071 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,071, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,228 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,228, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,232 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,232, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,393 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,393, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,658 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,658, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,698 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,698, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,821 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,821, select.
Edinburgh.R 6,634 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,634, select.
Edinburgh.R 8,578 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,578, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from R 5,393
Apr
from R 5,232
May
from R 5,228
Jun
from R 5,029
Jul
from R 5,071
Aug
from R 6,634
Sep
from R 5,821
Oct
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Nov
from R 5,658
Dec
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Jan
from R 5,698
Feb
from R 8,578

Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

Edinburgh

11km from central Edinburgh
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Dundee

57km from central Edinburgh
from R 7,960
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Glasgow Intl

78km from central Edinburgh
from R 5,518
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Colombo to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,931
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh is R 9,898. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,093.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Edinburgh is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Edinburgh is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and follows the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your CMB to EDI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between CMB and EDI:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is R 5,029. A return ticket is currently R 9,898. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CMB to EDI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from CMB to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • 75.71% of flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CMB. Whether you have an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • If you're getting in on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:

  • Go where the road takes you with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you set off.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Edinburgh. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CMB to EDI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Edinburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are among the biggest draws.

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