What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo

Which airlines fly to Colombo?

Emirates, British Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from Edinburgh according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Colombo. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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13:35 - 02:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 15m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Manama Bahrain Intl Sharjah

21:30 - 22:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 50m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted

£535Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:45 - 03:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 21:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 00m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted

£549Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

05:45 - 08:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

46h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22:00 - 23:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£718IndiGo

Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

05:45 - 08:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

46h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:55 - 23:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£770IndiGo

Sun, 13 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

10:45 - 05:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 05m1 stop Istanbul

08:25 - 16:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 05m1 stop Istanbul

£802Turkish Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

07:50 - 09:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

11:00 - 07:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

£807British Airways

Wed, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Feb

10:25 - 09:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

11:00 - 09:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

£807British Airways

Wed, 9 Dec - Thu, 18 Feb

16:20 - 05:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 05m1 stop Istanbul

07:25 - 09:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

£826Turkish Airlines

Thu, 31 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan

07:55 - 02:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

13h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

03:35 - 13:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£837Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

15:10 - 09:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 06:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£838Qatar Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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Emirates flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

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Emirates

24 Aug

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 45m

2 stops

CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

7 Sept

CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

28h 00m

2 stops

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,050

Emirates

24 Aug

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 45m

2 stops

CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

7 Sept

CMB17:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,051

Emirates

24 Aug

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 45m

2 stops

CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

7 Sept

CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

28h 00m

2 stops

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,053

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

13:35-02:20

3 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

21:30-22:50

3 stops29h 50m

£535

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

10:45-03:00

2 stops35h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/9

21:30-21:00

3 stops28h 00m

£549

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-08:45

2 stops46h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

22:00-23:10

2 stops29h 40m

£718

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/9

05:45-08:45

2 stops46h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/10

21:55-23:10

2 stops29h 45m

£770

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

10:45-05:20

1 stop14h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

08:25-16:00

1 stop36h 05m

£802

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

07:50-09:00

1 stop19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/2

11:00-07:50

1 stop26h 20m

£807

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

10:25-09:00

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/2

11:00-09:00

1 stop27h 30m

£807

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

16:20-05:55

1 stop32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/1

07:25-09:40

1 stop31h 45m

£826

Fastest return journey

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

07:55-02:05

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

03:35-13:40

1 stop14h 35m

£837

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

15:10-09:40

1 stop14h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/9

20:20-06:25

1 stop14h 35m

£838

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Colombo

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Edinburgh and Colombo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £841 to £1,005.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £535.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Edinburgh is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around £807, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Colombo, with average flight prices from Edinburgh averaging around £842.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Colombo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around £923 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Edinburgh for as low as £787 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	13h 30m
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The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Colombo takes 13h 30m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Colombo

How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo by plane?
A flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo will travel around 5549.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 13h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Colombo

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom £296	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 583 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £631	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,649 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom £734	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 86 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £839	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,155 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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