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Flight deals from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 519 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.419 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with AJet and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 419 €, select.
Colombo.463 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 463 €, select.
Colombo.464 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 464 €, select.
Colombo.464 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 464 €, select.
Colombo.464 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 464 €, select.
Colombo.466 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Colombo.466 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Colombo.466 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Colombo.466 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Colombo.466 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Colombo.474 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Jazeera Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 474 €, select.
Colombo.475 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 475 €, select.
Colombo.483 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 483 €, select.
Colombo.484 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 484 €, select.
Colombo.485 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 485 €, select.
Colombo.487 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 487 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 510 €
Aug
from 519 €
Sep
from 419 €
Oct
from 464 €
Nov
from 463 €
Dec
from 464 €
Jan
from 483 €
Feb
from 464 €
Mar
from 475 €
Apr
from 619 €
May
from 571 €
Jun
from 620 €

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Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from 419 €
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Istanbul to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found419 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week13

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake is 419 €. 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 6 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 6 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 Colombo Bandaranayake 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 Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

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

  • Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) out of here.

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

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the busiest route, with 9 direct services every week. Get from IST to CMB on Turkish Airlines's 2am flight.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to CMB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) take off from this terminal.

  • When leaving from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with Turkish Airlines.

  • Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to CMB.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to CMB leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Split up your flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and CMB are:

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Kuwait International Airport (KWI)

    • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to CMB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • 68% of flights taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.

About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

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

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is 207 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 419 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to CMB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to CMB.

  • Save on your flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • November is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Colombo based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to CMB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • Your visit to Colombo should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Mount Lavinia Beach, Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey around 209 kilometres northeast to Trincomalee to tick off its leading attractions. From Nilaveli Beach to Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Your trip through Sri Lanka wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kalmunai. Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 209 kilometres east of Colombo.

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