Cheap flights from Colombo to Edinburgh from £305

Cheap flights from Colombo to Edinburgh from £305

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Mon, Jun 15
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£305
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Wed, Jun 17
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£317
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Mon, Jun 15
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£320
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Tue, Jun 16
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£331
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Wed, Jun 17
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£334
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Thu, Jun 18
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£343
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Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£680
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Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£917
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Tue, Jun 16 – Mon, Jun 22
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£933
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Wed, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 22
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£937
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Wed, Jun 17 – Tue, Jun 23
Colombo CMBEdinburgh EDI
£949
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Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£305

Cheapest round-trip

£680

Average round-trip

£980

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including tram, express bus, local bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Edinburgh Tram provides a direct link to the city center and connects to the main railway station. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-35 min

£7 – £7.50; single fare; return available

every 7–10 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Princes Street

25-35 min

£5.50 – £6; single fare; return available

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

Waverley Station direct

35-50 min

£2 – £2.20; standard bus fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

£25 – £40; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

20-40 min

£18 – £35; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

£40 – £70; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

£30 – £80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
  • Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Edinburgh

Depart from
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Edinburgh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July18°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C9°C
October12°C7°C
November8°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
7 Jun
90%
15°C10°C
14 Jun
18°C8°C
Monday
8 Jun
73%
15°C9°C
15 Jun
77%
16°C9°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
73%
15°C8°C
16 Jun
91%
16°C12°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
73%
14°C5°C
17 Jun
73%
15°C10°C
Thursday
11 Jun
73%
17°C6°C
18 Jun
73%
13°C6°C
Friday
12 Jun
73%
15°C11°C
19 Jun
73%
15°C10°C
Saturday
13 Jun
73%
19°C7°C
20 Jun
73%
17°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air India Limited. Colombo and Edinburgh have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth, Da Nang.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Bournemouth, Dublin, Athens, Istanbul, Tirana, Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Marrakesh, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Bucharest, Warsaw, Chișinău, Tel Aviv, New York, Newquay.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air India Limited.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Edinburgh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Colombo and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Colombo and Edinburgh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
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