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When you search for Edinburgh-Colombo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Edinburgh-Colombo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Edinburgh-Colombo flights?

For Edinburgh-Colombo flights, you can use Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Edinburgh-Colombo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Edinburgh-Colombo is 8936 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 11 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Edinburgh-Colombo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Edinburgh-Colombo flights is Monday.

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Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Colombo

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
SAR 3,745
Direct flight duration 17 hour 30 min
Arrival airports CMB / RML
Best days to book Monday, Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
SAR 2,931

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Colombo

Best Price

British Airways

10 Aug, Mon07:55

Edinburgh – Colombo

14h 40m

1 stop

EDI–CMB

SAR 2,352

Shortest Flight

Qatar Airways

3 Aug, Mon07:55

Edinburgh – Colombo

13h 40m

1 stop

EDI–CMB

SAR 2,438

Srilankan Airlines

16 Jul, Thu07:55

Edinburgh – Colombo

17h 30m

1 stop

EDI–CMB

SAR 3,188

Srilankan Airlines

14 Jul, Tue07:55

Edinburgh – Colombo

17h 30m

1 stop

EDI–CMB

SAR 3,745

Last update: 30 June 2026 12:37

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Key Features of the Airlines

- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Edinburgh City Center

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.