Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Istanbul (CMB - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$438	Gulf Air 2 stops 15 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently $438
Cheapest one-way flight	$314	Air Arabia 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently $314
Cheapest nonstop flights	$729	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 9 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently $729
Last-minute weekend getaway	$607	Air Arabia 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Istanbul is currently $607
Cheapest business class flights	$1,770	Gulf Air 2 stops 15 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently $1,770

Fastest flight	8 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Istanbul takes 8 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $440–530
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $500–660

Popular airlines from Colombo to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $729

Typical price: $880–1,750

9 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - IST Every day
Emirates

from $634

Typical price: $580–690

30 weekly connecting flights

CMB - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

from $625

Typical price: $520–860

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - IST Every day
flydubai

from $734

Typical price: $500–800

19 weekly connecting flights

CMB - IST Every day
Etihad

from $871

Typical price: $460–1,150

19 weekly connecting flights

CMB - IST Every day
Air Arabia

from $574

Typical price: $445–690

14 weekly connecting flights

CMB - IST, SAW Every day

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 19 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 3 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $440 to $530.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $438. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $314.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $729, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $634, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $625, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $734, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $871, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $574, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul starts at $438 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $314 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

8 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 30 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Istanbul are:

Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
flydubai offers 19 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Etihad offers 19 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Air Arabia offers 14 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $438. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $314.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $729, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $634, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $625, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $734, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $871, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Colombo to Istanbul is $574, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Colombo to Istanbul.

There are 9 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Istanbul at price $607 is offered by Air Arabia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Colombo to Istanbul.

There are 9 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Istanbul start at $729 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 23 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Istanbul start at $1,770 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Istanbul start at $438 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 23.

To book business class trips from Colombo to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Istanbul starts at $607 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Air Arabia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Istanbul at price $607 is offered by Air Arabia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.