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Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
1440% Trains are 1440% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Colombo.
Colombo £0.13
Edinburgh £2
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
460% The average meal is 460% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Colombo.
Colombo £2.68
Edinburgh £15
Distance: 5553 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Edinburgh airports
Turnhouse (EDI) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Glasgow Scotland (GLA) How far from city centre: 42 miles
Prestwick (PIK) How far from city centre: 63 miles

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If you are planning to visit Edinburgh from Colombo, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from Sri Lanka to United Kingdom, Colombo - Edinburgh is one of the most popular routes.

In the originAirport Airport CMB, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, originAirport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at destinationAirport Airport EDI airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in United Kingdom.

The flight duration is approximately 14 h and 5 m, covering a distance of about 8936 between the two cities.

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Airline(s) catering to your route from Colombo CMB to Edinburgh EDI: Emirates.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Edinburgh

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United Kingdom. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Colombo to Edinburgh at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £363 for the route Colombo - Edinburgh. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Edinburgh more expensive than Colombo to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Edinburgh costs an average of 4.00 GBP pounds, 1150% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.32 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 1438% more in Edinburgh: 2.00 GBP pounds against 0.13 GBP pounds in Colombo. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.00 GBP euros in Edinburgh, 460% more than the 2.68 GBP euros in Colombo. The price of a coffee is approximately 76% more expensive in Edinburgh, with an average of 3.40 GBP euros, while in Colombo the coffee costs 1.93 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Edinburgh?
The most popular months to book from Colombo to Edinburgh are May, April and January.
When would be the best time to travel from Colombo to Edinburgh?
The best time of the year to visit Edinburgh from Colombo really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, May is the best month to fly to  Edinburgh from Colombo in terms of searches from our customers, followed by April and January. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, April and May are the months with fewer searches for Colombo -  Edinburgh.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh compared to Colombo?
The average temperature in Colombo is 34.0 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,Edinburgh's temperatures reach 24.09 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.11 degrees in Edinburgh, compared to the 20.54 average degrees reported in Colombo. During the winter period, Colombo can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Edinburgh have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Colombo to Edinburgh are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Colombo to Edinburgh are:
  • Emirates, stopping in Dubai for 170 minutes at least.
Cheapest flight £363 The cheapest price available for flights from Colombo to Edinburgh that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Peak season May According to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Edinburgh
Airlines that fly this route Emirates Airline(s) that fly fromColombo to Edinburgh
Best time to book May Data from our customers tells us that May is the most popular time to fly to Edinburgh from Colombo

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