Flights from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £641

One-way from £358.67

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!

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Bandaranayake to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines312221204:3523:30VIEW 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 04:35

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
04:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK733
05:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6051
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Tuesday
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Wednesday
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
23:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6548
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Thursday
05:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6548
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK733
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Friday
04:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK733
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Saturday
07:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Sunday
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK733
23:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6051
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Flight Price FAQ - Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £358.67 ($457 €432.12)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £641 ($818 €773.46)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £191.50 ($244 €230.71)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £310.01 ($395 €373.49)
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Flight Info FAQ - Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Colombo to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
The flight from Colombo to Istanbul is 6,294KM or 3,911 miles.
How long does the flight from Colombo to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Colombo to Istanbul takes 8 Hours 13 Minutes.

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