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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 190000 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Colombo is to fly which takes 15h 53m and costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 190000.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Colombo?

The distance between Edinburgh and Colombo is 8971 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Colombo?

Colombo is 5h 30m ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:24 AM in Edinburgh and 2:54 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1448+ hotels available in Colombo.

Edinburgh to Colombo - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Colombo by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)EDI - CMB
15h 53m
Rs 132,469–184,969
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)MAN - CMB
18h 22m
Rs 120,029–256,871
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)GLA - CMB
16h 53m
Rs 125,837–192,371

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

28Weekly Planes

13h 45mAverage Duration

Rs 94,371Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Colombo.

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Distance: 8,971.1 km
Duration: 15h 53m

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

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

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