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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Colombo by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane EDI - CMB
    16h 17m
    Rs 172,720–255,220

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane GLA - CMB
    19h 57m
    Rs 133,861–419,829

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    19h 6m
    Rs 186,238–364,235

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    20h 24m
    Rs 195,307–449,163

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRs 123,276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,970.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 17m

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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