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Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from KRW 393,000 and round-trip from KRW 624,300. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of KRW 378,100. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as KRW 855,200.

KRW 855,200
KRW 616,650
KRW 378,100
KRW 139,550
  • KRW 378,100
    Nov
  • KRW 513,800
    Dec
  • KRW 554,000
    Jan
  • KRW 483,000
    Feb
  • KRW 768,000
    Mar
  • KRW 718,700
    Apr
  • KRW 690,300
    May
  • KRW 607,400
    Jun
  • KRW 855,200
    Jul
  • KRW 507,100
    Aug
  • KRW 650,600
    Sep
  • KRW 452,200
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

KRW 748,700
KRW 639,550
KRW 530,400
KRW 421,250
  • KRW 530,400
    Mon
  • KRW 583,400
    Tue
  • KRW 628,600
    Wed
  • KRW 695,200
    Thu
  • KRW 748,700
    Fri
  • KRW 660,400
    Sat
  • KRW 649,900
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Air Arabia (from KRW 382,900) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air Arabia
From KRW 382,900
IndiGo
From KRW 397,000
Etihad Airways
From KRW 434,500
Gulf Air
From KRW 442,900
SriLankan Airlines
From KRW 449,800
Flydubai
From KRW 456,400
SalamAir
From KRW 473,200
Oman Air
From KRW 474,400
Qatar Airways
From KRW 531,200
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
From KRW 574,100

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. G9588

    03:10

    CMB

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
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  2. G9321

    09:10

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    13:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  3. G9503

    05:20

    CMB

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
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  4. G9287

    13:40

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    17:50

    IST

    - - T - T - S
  5. OV440

    04:50

    CMB

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    07:30

    MCT

    - M - W - - -
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  6. OV205

    14:55

    MCT

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    16:25

    RUH

    S - - W T F S
  7. F3573

    15:45

    RUH

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    20:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  8. 6E1170

    20:05

    CMB

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    23:55

    DEL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. 6E011

    07:20

    DEL

    8h 25m

    Nonstop

    13:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  10. 6E1186

    23:15

    CMB

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    02:10

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
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  11. 6E017

    13:05

    BOM

    7h 45m

    Nonstop

    18:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  12. GF145

    17:20

    CMB

    7h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:15

    BAH

    S M T W T F S
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  13. GF043

    10:25

    BAH

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    14:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S
  14. G9509

    15:05

    CMB

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    17:55

    SHJ

    S M - W T F S
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  15. G9321

    09:10

    SHJ

    5h 10m

    Nonstop

    13:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 6,302.2 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price KRW 393,000
Cheapest return ticket price KRW 624,300

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 8 hours 27 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 06:50, and the last departs at 09:15, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around KRW 2,038,100 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 06:45 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 21:20 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 06:20.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1315 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from KRW 393,000, and round-trip fares start from KRW 624,300. The current lowest fare is a Air Arabia flight departing on Mon, Dec 28; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 22 minutes, and around 11 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport is KRW 669,100. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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