What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £380 - £700 and takes 18h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 14h 37m and costs £360 - £550.

How far is it from Colombo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Colombo and Edinburgh is 5607 miles.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 14h 37m to get from Colombo to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 4h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 1:37 AM in Colombo and 9:07 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2805+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Colombo to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Edinburgh by plane or train

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CMB - EDI
14h 37m
£360–504
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CMB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 41m
£391–709
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CMB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h 22m
£412–569
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane CMB - MME
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 41m
£672–1,937
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CMB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 6m
£385–694

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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13h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,574.4 mi
Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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