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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$555	Gulf Air 2 stops 16 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $555
Cheapest one-way flight	$341	Air Arabia 1 stop 25 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $341
Cheapest nonstop flights	$744	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 9 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $744
Last-minute weekend getaway	$658	Air Arabia 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $658
Cheapest business class flights	$2,087	Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian 2 stops 27 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $2,087

Fastest flight	8 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Colombo takes 8 hr 10 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 Istanbul to Colombo is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–710
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $530–660

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Colombo

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $744

Typical price: $830–1,950

9 weekly nonstop flights

IST - CMB Every day
Emirates

from $1,053

Typical price: $930–1,100

29 weekly connecting flights

IST - CMB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $803

Typical price: $630–860

28 weekly connecting flights

IST - CMB Every day
Etihad

from $712

Typical price: $650–1,300

15 weekly connecting flights

IST - CMB Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
flydubai

from $752

Typical price: $570–880

14 weekly connecting flights

IST - CMB Every day
Air Arabia

from $621

Typical price: $440–690

13 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - CMB Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Colombo

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $350 to $710.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $555. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $341.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $744, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $1,053, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $803, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $712, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $752, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $621, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo starts at $555 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $341 and departs on Wed, May 27.

8 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Colombo.

Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Colombo.
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 Istanbul to Colombo 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 Istanbul to Colombo.

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

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 29 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Colombo are:

Qatar Airways offers 28 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Etihad offers 15 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
flydubai offers 14 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Air Arabia offers 13 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $555. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $341.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $744, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $1,053, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $803, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $712, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $752, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $621, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Colombo.

There are 9 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo 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 Istanbul and Colombo at price $658 is offered by Air Arabia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Colombo.

There are 9 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo 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 Istanbul to Colombo on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Colombo start at $744 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 22 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Colombo, 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 Istanbul and Colombo start at $2,087 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Colombo start at $555 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 19.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Colombo, 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 Istanbul and Colombo starts at $658 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air Arabia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Colombo at price $658 is offered by Air Arabia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Colombo, 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.