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Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 254 and round-trip from € 413. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      € 723 € 853
      15% off
      15% off
      € 853 € 723
    • CMB 06:50
      8h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 18:40
      8h 10m
      Direct
      CMB 05:20
      Istanbul - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      € 742 € 853
      13% off
      13% off
      € 853 € 742
    • CMB 17:00
      24h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 15:20
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | Gulf Air
      € 413 € 853
      52% off
      52% off
      € 853 € 413
    • CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | Gulf Air
      € 414
      51% off
      € 853 € 414
    • CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | Gulf Air
      € 415
      51% off
      € 853 € 415
    • CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | Gulf Air
      € 415
      51% off
      € 853 € 415
    • CMB 17:00
      24h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 15:20
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Gulf Air
      € 415
      51% off
      € 853 € 415
    • CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | Gulf Air
      € 417
      51% off
      € 853 € 417
    • CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Gulf Air
      IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Gulf Air
      € 419
      51% off
      € 853 € 419
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CMB 16:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CMB 14:35
      25h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 13:20
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Air Arabia
      € 254 € 600
      57% off
      57% off
      € 600 € 254
    • CMB 05:20
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 17:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Air Arabia
      € 260 € 600
      56% off
      56% off
      € 600 € 260
    • CMB 23:15
      21h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
      € 262 € 600
      56% off
      56% off
      € 600 € 262
    • CMB 23:15
      21h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      € 263
      56% off
      € 600 € 263
    • CMB 19:30
      18h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 11:45
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | IndiGo
      € 263
      56% off
      € 600 € 263
    • CMB 23:15
      21h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      € 265
      56% off
      € 600 € 265
    • CMB 23:15
      21h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 18:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | IndiGo
      € 267
      56% off
      € 600 € 267
    • CMB 20:05
      19h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      € 273
      55% off
      € 600 € 273
    • CMB 05:20
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 17:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Air Arabia
      € 274
      54% off
      € 600 € 274
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      € 494 € 684
      28% off
      28% off
      € 684 € 494
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 25 | Turkish Airlines
      € 500 € 684
      27% off
      27% off
      € 684 € 500
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Turkish Airlines
      € 524 € 684
      23% off
      23% off
      € 684 € 524
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      € 537
      21% off
      € 684 € 537
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      € 540
      21% off
      € 684 € 540
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      € 564
      18% off
      € 684 € 564
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      € 565
      17% off
      € 684 € 565
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
      € 567
      17% off
      € 684 € 567
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      € 570
      17% off
      € 684 € 570
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      € 512 € 2,482
      79% off
      79% off
      € 2,482 € 512
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 24 | Turkish Airlines
      € 548 € 2,482
      78% off
      78% off
      € 2,482 € 548
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 26 | Turkish Airlines
      € 551 € 2,482
      78% off
      78% off
      € 2,482 € 551
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      € 594
      13% off
      € 684 € 594
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      € 594
      76% off
      € 2,482 € 594
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      € 595
      76% off
      € 2,482 € 595
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      € 597
      76% off
      € 2,482 € 597
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      € 715
      71% off
      € 2,482 € 715
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      € 812
      67% off
      € 2,482 € 812
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      € 507 € 684
      26% off
      26% off
      € 684 € 507
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      € 520 € 684
      24% off
      24% off
      € 684 € 520
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      € 540 € 684
      21% off
      21% off
      € 684 € 540
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      € 562
      18% off
      € 684 € 562
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      € 594
      13% off
      € 684 € 594
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      € 594
      13% off
      € 684 € 594
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      € 595
      13% off
      € 684 € 595
    • CMB 04:00
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Etihad Airways
      € 360
      47% off
      € 684 € 360
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      € 494 € 684
      28% off
      28% off
      € 684 € 494
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 25 | Turkish Airlines
      € 500 € 684
      27% off
      27% off
      € 684 € 500
    • CMB 09:15
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:45
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      € 512 € 600
      15% off
      15% off
      € 600 € 512
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      € 512
      79% off
      € 2,482 € 512
    • CMB 09:15
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:45
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      € 522
      13% off
      € 600 € 522
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Turkish Airlines
      € 524
      23% off
      € 684 € 524
    • CMB 07:25
      8h 55m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      € 537
      21% off
      € 684 € 537
    • CMB 09:25
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:55
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      € 540
      21% off
      € 684 € 540
    • CMB 07:30
      8h 50m
      Direct
      IST 13:50
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 24 | Turkish Airlines
      € 548
      78% off
      € 2,482 € 548
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of € 250. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as € 566.

€ 566
€ 408
€ 250
€ 92
  • € 250
    Nov
  • € 340
    Dec
  • € 367
    Jan
  • € 320
    Feb
  • € 508
    Mar
  • € 475
    Apr
  • € 457
    May
  • € 402
    Jun
  • € 566
    Jul
  • € 336
    Aug
  • € 430
    Sep
  • € 299
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 495
€ 423
€ 351
€ 279
  • € 351
    Mon
  • € 386
    Tue
  • € 416
    Wed
  • € 460
    Thu
  • € 495
    Fri
  • € 437
    Sat
  • € 430
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Air Arabia (from € 260) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air Arabia
From € 260
IndiGo
From € 263
Gulf Air
From € 285
SalamAir
From € 293
Air India
From € 300
Oman Air
From € 309
Flydubai
From € 311
Etihad Airways
From € 318
SriLankan Airlines
From € 323
Qatar Airways
From € 348

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. G9588

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    03:10

    CMB

    4h 20m

    Direct

    06:00

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
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  2. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    09:10

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Direct

    13:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. GF145

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:20

    CMB

    7h 25m

    Direct

    22:15

    BAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. GF045

    Bahrain International Airport

    01:05

    BAH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    05:25

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. G9503

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    05:20

    CMB

    4h 20m

    Direct

    08:10

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
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  6. G9287

    Sharjah International Airport

    13:40

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Direct

    17:50

    IST

    - - T - T - S

  7. G9588

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    03:10

    CMB

    4h 20m

    Direct

    06:00

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. G9287

    Sharjah International Airport

    13:40

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Direct

    17:50

    IST

    - - T - T - S

  9. 6E1170

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    20:05

    CMB

    3h 50m

    Direct

    23:55

    DEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. 6E011

    Indira Gandhi International Airport

    07:20

    DEL

    8h 25m

    Direct

    13:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. 6E1186

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    23:15

    CMB

    2h 55m

    Direct

    02:10

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
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  12. 6E017

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

    13:05

    BOM

    7h 45m

    Direct

    18:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  13. GF145

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:20

    CMB

    7h 25m

    Direct

    22:15

    BAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. GF043

    Bahrain International Airport

    10:25

    BAH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    14:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  15. G9509

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    14:35

    CMB

    4h 40m

    Direct

    17:45

    SHJ

    - M - W T F S
    Search

  16. G9321

    Sharjah International Airport

    09:10

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Direct

    13:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. G9509

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    14:35

    CMB

    4h 40m

    Direct

    17:45

    SHJ

    - M - W T F S
    Search

  18. G9287

    Sharjah International Airport

    13:40

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Direct

    17:50

    IST

    - - T - T - S

  19. OV438

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    04:50

    CMB

    4h 15m

    Direct

    07:35

    MCT

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  20. OV205

    Muscat International Airport

    14:55

    MCT

    2h 30m

    Direct

    16:25

    RUH

    S - - W T F S

  21. F3573

    King Khalid International Airport

    17:15

    RUH

    4h 15m

    Direct

    21:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 6,302.2km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 254
Cheapest return ticket price € 413

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 8 hours 27 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 06:50, and the last departs at 09:15, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 1,437 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 06:45 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 21:55 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 04:35.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1315 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from € 254, and round-trip fares start from € 413. The current lowest fare is a Air Arabia flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 22 minutes, and around 11 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport is € 443. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Bandaranaike International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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