Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Colombo Airport CMB
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As flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranayake are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 8 Hours 13 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. 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. Flight to Bandaranayake will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Bandaranayake please note the time difference, the time zone at Bandaranayake is 0.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Istanbul Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranayake Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Istanbul Airport.
If you are renting a car at Bandaranayake Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Bandaranayake Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Istanbul Airport:
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport
- Buses to Istanbul Airport
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport
Ensure your arrival at Bandaranayake Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Bandaranayake Airport
- Private transfers at Bandaranayake Airport
- Buses from Bandaranayake Airport
- Taxis from Bandaranayake Airport
- Train services at or near Bandaranayake Airport
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Istanbul Airport and Bandaranayake please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 02:50 | 19:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranayake 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 02:50
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the 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 | 19:35
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| Tuesday | 19:35
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| Wednesday | 06:00
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| Thursday | 02:50
19:20
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| Friday | 19:35
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| Saturday | 06:00
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| Sunday | 02:50
19:40
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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