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Flight deals from Edinburgh Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £438. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.£417 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.

Colombo.£420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £420, select.

Colombo.£427 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Sat, 14 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £427, select.

Colombo.£434 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £434, select.

Colombo.£436 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.

Colombo.£438 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.

Colombo.£441 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £441, select.

Colombo.£448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £448, select.

Colombo.£454 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £454, select.

Colombo.£465 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £465, select.

Colombo.£469 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £469, select.

Colombo.£469 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £469, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake from £201 one-way

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Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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

Edinburgh to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£417
Cheapest month to fly	June

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

How much are return flights from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake is £417. 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 Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from £417.

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

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

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

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually June.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

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

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

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo Bandaranayake?

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 Colombo Bandaranayake 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 Colombo?

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

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

Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

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

Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and CMB include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Dubai Airport

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

£201 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £417. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to CMB, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from EDI to CMB.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

67.94% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 20 miles away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Colombo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CMB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore more of Sri Lanka. Journey about 11 miles south to Moratuwa to check off its leading sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, roughly 190 miles north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key highlights.