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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
IST — CMB
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Colombo (CMB). 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 28 October 2025.
Popular in | August |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | £379 |
Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Colombo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £145). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £359). 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 IST to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Istanbul to Colombo delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Sharjah (SHJ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 10m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Entertainment
5.7
Boarding
7.6
Crew
7.9
Food
6.8
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Entertainment
5.7
Boarding
7.6
Crew
7.9
Food
6.8
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Entertainment
5.7
Boarding
7.6
Crew
7.9
Food
6.8
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Entertainment
5.7
Boarding
7.6
Crew
7.9
Food
6.8
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
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