Flights from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Direct flights to Istanbul Airport from Bandaranayake are only offered by Turkish Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The flight time is approximately 8 Hours 13 Minutes.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from Bandaranayake Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Bandaranayake Airport.
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Bandaranayake Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Bandaranayake Airport
- Buses to Bandaranayake Airport
- Taxis to Bandaranayake Airport
- Train Services to/near Bandaranayake Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport
- Buses from Istanbul Airport
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Bandaranayake to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 03:30 | 23:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flights from Bandaranayake to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 03:30
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||
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| Monday | 04:35
05:50
07:15
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| Tuesday | 07:15
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| Wednesday | 07:15
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| Thursday | 03:30
05:30
21:55
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| Friday | 04:35
07:15
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| Saturday | 07:15
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| Sunday | 21:55
23:30
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