How long is the flight from Scotland to Sri Lanka?

The flight from Scotland to Sri Lanka depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Edinburgh (a popular airport in Scotland) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Sri Lanka), then the flight time is 17h 25m on average. If you fly from Glasgow (another popular airport in Scotland) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 25h.

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Sri Lanka?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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09:20 - 20:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 00m3 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 19:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dublin

£430Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

09:20 - 20:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 00m3 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:05 - 12:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 50m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£481Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

13:55 - 19:20GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

11:00 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

30h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

£718British Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

17:10 - 17:45GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

11:00 - 09:55CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

28h 25m1 stop London Gatwick

£737British Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

10:45 - 06:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15h 40m1 stop Istanbul

06:50 - 09:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£789Turkish Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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

14h 05m1 stop Istanbul

06:50 - 09:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£794Turkish Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:30 - 05:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 12:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£946SriLankan Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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

17h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 12:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£946SriLankan Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

07:55 - 03:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 06:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£1,004Qatar Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

07:30 - 05:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 06:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£1,043Qatar Airways

Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

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06:00 - 14:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 45m3 stops Charleroi Brussels Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah

21:30 - 15:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dublin

£559Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

06:40 - 14:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 05m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Sharjah

21:30 - 19:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 40m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dublin

£560Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

18:50 - 02:05GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 20:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

27h 45m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted

£566Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

07:30 - 14:15GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah

21:30 - 20:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

27h 45m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted

£569Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

06:40 - 14:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 05m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Sharjah

15:05 - 12:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 50m2 stops Sharjah Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£602Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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

17h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

02:55 - 12:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 00m2 stops Kuwait City Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£776Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

06:00 - 08:45GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

46h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:55 - 23:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

29h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£797IndiGo

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

13:35 - 03:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 25m2 stops Antalya Kuwait City

18:30 - 12:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

22h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,001Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

06:00 - 12:45GLA Glasgow Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

13:10 - 23:20CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£1,022Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

07:55 - 03:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 13:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£1,024Qatar Airways

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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British Airways flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka

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British Airways

10 Nov

GLA13:55Glasgow Intl

23h 55m

2 stops

CMB19:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24 Nov

CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 20m

1 stop

GLA11:50Glasgow Intl

£718

British Airways

5 Oct

GLA10:00Glasgow Intl

18h 30m

2 stops

CMB09:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27 Oct

CMB03:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 25m

2 stops

GLA20:20Glasgow Intl

£737

British Airways

7 Sept

GLA17:40Glasgow Intl

18h 40m

2 stops

CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22 Sept

CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 40m

2 stops

GLA16:45Glasgow Intl

£750

Emirates flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka

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Emirates

8 Sept

GLA14:35Glasgow Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

CMB19:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22 Sept

CMB02:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

GLA12:50Glasgow Intl

£1,067

Emirates

15 Sept

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 45m

1 stop

CMB19:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29 Sept

CMB10:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 35m

1 stop

EDI20:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£2,153

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

09:20-20:50

3 stops31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/10

21:30-19:40

3 stops26h 40m

£430

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

09:20-20:50

3 stops31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/10

15:05-12:25

3 stops25h 50m

£481

GlasgowColombo

GLA Glasgow Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/11

13:55-19:20

2 stops23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

11:00-11:50

1 stop30h 20m

£718

GlasgowColombo

GLA Glasgow Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/10

17:10-17:45

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

11:00-09:55

1 stop28h 25m

£737

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

10:45-06:55

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/10

06:50-09:45

1 stop31h 25m

£789

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

10:45-05:20

1 stop14h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/10

06:50-09:45

1 stop31h 25m

£794

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/11

07:30-05:50

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

18:50-12:35

1 stop23h 15m

£946

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

07:55-05:55

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/10

18:50-12:35

1 stop23h 15m

£946

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EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

07:55-03:05

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

19:30-06:00

1 stop16h 00m

£1,004

EdinburghColombo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/2

07:30-05:50

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/3

18:50-06:00

1 stop16h 40m

£1,043

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Scotland, with most prices found around £702. If you aren’t able to travel to Sri Lanka during the month of April, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £760.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland to Sri Lanka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around £924 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from Scotland for as low as £785 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to Sri Lanka flight.

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Best price found	£229
Fastest flight time	17h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sri Lanka from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £229. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Sri Lanka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £430.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Sri Lanka takes 17h 25m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to Sri Lanka.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to Sri Lanka

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Sri Lanka?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Sri Lanka.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Sri Lanka

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to Sri Lanka with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom £631	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,198 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £702	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom £726	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 87 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Sri Lanka from Scotland which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Scotland to Sri Lanka?

Once you have performed a search for Scotland to Sri Lanka flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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