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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$480	Air Arabia 1 stop 29 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Thu, Feb 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $480
Cheapest one-way flight	$226	Air Arabia 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $226
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,001	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 8 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $1,001
Last-minute weekend getaway	$478	Air Arabia 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $478
Cheapest business class flights	$1,825	Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian 2 stops 24 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo is currently $1,825

Fastest flight	7 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Colombo takes 7 hr 45 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 August.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $305–510
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $510–710

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Colombo

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,001

Typical price: $810–1,600

10 weekly nonstop flights

IST - CMB Every day
flydubai

from $613

Typical price: $530–800

73 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - CMB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $659

Typical price: $670–930

72 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - CMB Every day
Emirates

from $997

Typical price: $880–1,150

48 weekly connecting flights

IST - CMB Every day
Air Arabia

from $480

Typical price: $455–620

41 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - CMB Every day
Etihad

from $637

Typical price: $670–1,050

30 weekly connecting flights

IST - 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 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 40 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 40 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Colombo

When are the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $305 to $510.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $480. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $226.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $1,001, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $613, flying from Nov 17 to Nov 26.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $659, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 26.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $997, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $480, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 5.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $637, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo starts at $480 from Fri, Jan 30 to Thu, Feb 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $226 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Colombo?

7 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Colombo.

When should you fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Istanbul to Colombo?

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 is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Colombo?

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 10 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

In terms of flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 73 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Colombo are:

Qatar Airways offers 72 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Emirates offers 48 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Air Arabia offers 41 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Etihad offers 30 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $480. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $226.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $1,001, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $613, flying from Nov 17 to Nov 26.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $659, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 26.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $997, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $480, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 5.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Colombo is $637, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Colombo.

There are 10 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Colombo at price $478 is offered by Air Arabia from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Colombo.

There are 10 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.

When are direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Colombo start at $1,001 from Thu, Jan 29 to Wed, Feb 4 with Turkish Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Colombo start at $1,825 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21 with Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Colombo start at $480 from Fri, Jan 30 to Thu, Feb 5.

How can I book business class trips from Istanbul to Colombo?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Istanbul to Colombo next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Colombo starts at $478 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Air Arabia.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Colombo?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Colombo at price $478 is offered by Air Arabia from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Colombo?

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.