Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

CMB — IST
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£371

Good one-way deal

£305 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Istanbul.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £272). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £373). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

BOM - AUH

Mediocre is the best description. It isn't bad but it's unfortunately got excellent competitors - Qatar and Emirates. Old product, crew that seems to not know what is found, food not offered or served till mid way thru the flight. Four flights this trip with Etihad, underwhelming.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

BOM - AUH

Mediocre is the best description. It isn't bad but it's unfortunately got excellent competitors - Qatar and Emirates. Old product, crew that seems to not know what is found, food not offered or served till mid way thru the flight. Four flights this trip with Etihad, underwhelming.

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £351. Etihad Airways is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £272). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £373). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Colombo to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Colombo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£351Average£359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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