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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport from £232
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — IST
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.
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Best flights from Colombo to IstanbulDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Direct flights from Colombo to IstanbulExplore direct flight options from Colombo to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from Colombo to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Colombo to IstanbulDiscover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Colombo to IstanbulSearch for one-way flight options from Colombo to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul
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ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 13/3
03:45-13:00
1 stop11h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£240
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 28/3
04:50-17:25
1 stop15h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£243
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 10/1
14:35-13:20
1 stop25h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£253
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 28/12
11:15-17:35
2 stops32h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£254
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 26/10
11:15-00:50
2 stops40h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£254
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 1/12
17:00-05:30
2 stops15h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£257
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 6/11
11:15-17:35
2 stops32h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£279
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 23/10
17:35-17:25
1 stop26h 20m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£279
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 4/1
11:15-00:50
2 stops40h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-03:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£286
ColomboIstanbul
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - IST Istanbul
CMBIST
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 23/11
17:00-05:30
2 stops15h 00m
Istanbul
Mon 30/11
06:30-09:45
2 stops24h 45m
£373
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £295). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of £716). 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 10 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How often are flights from Colombo to Istanbul delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between Colombo and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.
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