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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs133,619. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.Rs65,775 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Jazeera Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs65,775, select.
Istanbul.Rs66,117 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Jazeera Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs66,117, select.
Istanbul.Rs72,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs72,393, select.
Istanbul.Rs73,617 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs73,617, select.
Istanbul.Rs74,175 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Jazeera Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs74,175, select.
Istanbul.Rs76,711 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Jazeera Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,711, select.
Istanbul.Rs79,288 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs79,288, select.
Istanbul.Rs81,633 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,633, select.
Istanbul.Rs81,668 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,668, select.
Istanbul.Rs91,561 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,561, select.
Istanbul.Rs91,571 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,571, select.
Istanbul.Rs91,603 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jul.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,603, select.
Istanbul.Rs91,669 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,669, select.
Istanbul.Rs153,827 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs153,827, select.
Istanbul.Rs153,862 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs153,862, select.
Istanbul.Rs154,036 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs154,036, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from Rs66,117
Aug
from Rs65,775
Sep
from Rs73,617
Oct
from Rs74,175
Nov
from Rs72,393
Dec
from Rs76,711
Jan
from Rs81,668
Feb
from Rs79,288
Mar
from Rs81,633
Apr
from Rs91,561
May
from Rs91,571
Jun
from Rs91,669

Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul

Alternative Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from Rs65,775
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Colombo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs65,775
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul is Rs126,455. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from Rs126,455.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul is 8 hours 10 minutes.

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

  • With nine flights a week between the two airports, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Board Turkish Airlines's 06:45 flight to get your journey from CMB to IST underway.

  • To avoid missing your CMB to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Direct Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll disembark.

  • Book your ticket with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from CMB to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • CMB is around 27 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • 69% of flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul

  • Rs65,775 is currently the best price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start at Rs126,455. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap flights from CMB to Istanbul, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from CMB to Istanbul.

  • Find an affordable flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your flight from CMB to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • After stepping off your CMB to Istanbul flight, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Lock in the best price by securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • Lock in a Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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