Statistics on Edinburgh-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Edinburgh airport is $ 932 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 820 (in may) and $ 1126 (in august), which is a saving of $ 112 or a surplus of $ 195 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $646 to $700 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 41569 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 820, saving $ 112 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 932). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1126).
Flight Edinburgh-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 751 | $ 922 | fair price |
| February | $ 742 | $ 867 | good price |
| March | $ 710 | $ 855 | good price |
| April | $ 805 | $ 951 | fair price |
| May | $ 732 | $ 820 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 794 | $ 895 | fair price |
| July | $ 920 | $ 1070 | fair price |
| August | $ 900 | $ 1126 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 762 | $ 883 | fair price |
| October | $ 769 | $ 934 | fair price |
| November | $ 693 | $ 841 | good price |
| December | $ 839 | $ 1008 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $539 to $1346. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1292 to $1346). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Sri Lanka flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, Air France, Swiss and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 41569 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Sri Lanka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $40. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a wednesday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Edinburgh-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 09-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 619 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 10-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 651 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 13-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 637 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 14-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 627 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 15-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 645 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 17-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 580 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 03-06 to 07-06-2024 | $ 639 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 07-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 638 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 10-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 627 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Colombo | 10-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 651 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 882 $, which is a saving of 50 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (74 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 908), 2 to 3 months ($ 898), 5 to 6 months ($ 831), 6 to 7 months ($ 867), 8 to 9 months ($ 840), 11 to 12 months ($ 907) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 864), 1 to 2 months ($ 803), 4 to 5 months ($ 835), 5 to 6 months ($ 814), 7 to 8 months ($ 749), 8 to 9 months ($ 785), 9 to 10 months ($ 807) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 702 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 758), 2 to 3 months ($ 817), 5 to 6 months ($ 816), 6 to 7 months ($ 751) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 829 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 922), 1 to 2 months ($ 886), 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 6 to 7 months ($ 930), 8 to 9 months ($ 930) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 782 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 800), 1 to 2 months ($ 810) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 891), 2 to 3 months ($ 885) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 940 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 955), 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 4 to 5 months ($ 1047), 8 to 9 months ($ 1062), 9 to 10 months ($ 1005) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 939 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 971), 4 to 5 months ($ 1118), 5 to 6 months ($ 1065), 6 to 7 months ($ 1062), 7 to 8 months ($ 1063), 8 to 9 months ($ 1023), 9 to 10 months ($ 1090) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 791 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 834), 3 to 4 months ($ 797), 4 to 5 months ($ 796), 6 to 7 months ($ 859), 7 to 8 months ($ 868) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 822 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 880), 2 to 3 months ($ 835), 3 to 4 months ($ 865), 5 to 6 months ($ 842), 7 to 8 months ($ 927), 8 to 9 months ($ 898), 9 to 10 months ($ 909) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 703 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 819), 1 to 2 months ($ 770), 2 to 3 months ($ 771), 5 to 6 months ($ 774), 6 to 7 months ($ 779) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 978), 2 to 3 months ($ 993), 3 to 4 months ($ 909), 5 to 6 months ($ 918), 7 to 8 months ($ 904), 8 to 9 months ($ 1005) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Edinburgh to Sri Lanka (Colombo): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 751 $576 to $3058 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 714 $593 to $1154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1144 $737 to $4181 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1133 $966 to $1656 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 891 $791 to $1190 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 878 $671 to $1048 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 950 $660 to $4922 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1220 $770 to $4871 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1021 $651 to $2039 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 999 $811 to $1356 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1007 $837 to $1226 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1200 $980 to $1340 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and october are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!