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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul Starting at AED 332

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Colombo to Istanbul and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB21:55
        9h 10m
        Nonstop
        IST04:35
        Thu, Mar 27|Colombo - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        AED 2,324AED 2,822
        18% OFF
        18% OFF
        AED 2,822AED 2,324

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Thu, Mar 27, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,324 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB06:45
        8h 40m
        Nonstop
        IST12:55
        Mon, Apr 14|Colombo - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        AED 2,342AED 2,822
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        AED 2,822AED 2,342

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Mon, Apr 14, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,342 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB03:55
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        IST13:40
        Mon, Mar 17|Colombo - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 332AED 2,822
        88% OFF
        88% OFF
        AED 2,822AED 332

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 332 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB04:50
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        SAW15:15
        Sat, Feb 22|Colombo - Istanbul|SalamAir
        AED 475
        AED 475

        Choose SalamAir flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with SalamAir departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Sat, Feb 22, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 475 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB16:15
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW23:00
        Mon, Mar 17|Colombo - Istanbul|Etihad Airways
        AED 765
        AED 765

        Choose Etihad Airways flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Etihad Airways departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 765 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB16:15
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        SAW08:00
        Tue, Mar 18|Colombo - Istanbul|Etihad Airways
        AED 806
        AED 806

        Choose Etihad Airways flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Etihad Airways departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 806 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB16:30
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        SAW22:45
        Tue, Apr 15|Colombo - Istanbul|Etihad Airways
        AED 853
        AED 853

        Choose Etihad Airways flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Etihad Airways departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Tue, Apr 15, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 853 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB16:30
        19h
        1 stop
        SAW09:00
        Fri, Apr 11|Colombo - Istanbul|Etihad Airways
        AED 861
        AED 861

        Choose Etihad Airways flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Etihad Airways departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Fri, Apr 11, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 861 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB14:45
        21h
        1 stop
        SAW09:15
        Tue, Mar 11|Colombo - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 875
        AED 875

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 875 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB04:35
        33h 10m
        1 stop
        SAW11:15
        Thu, Mar 6|Colombo - Istanbul|Air Arabia
        AED 881
        AED 881

        Choose Air Arabia flights from Colombo to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Air Arabia departs from Bandaranaike International Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 881 including taxes and charges.

      • CMB01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Colombo - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
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Colombo to Istanbul flight time & flight schedules

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  1. G9588

    Air Arabia

    04:05

    CMB

    4.4h

    07:00

    SHJ

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  2. G9287

    Air Arabia

    13:15

    SHJ

    4.9h

    17:10

    IST

    SMT-TFS

  3. G9588

    Air Arabia

    04:05

    CMB

    4.4h

    07:00

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  4. G9321

    Air Arabia

    09:40

    SHJ

    5.0h

    13:40

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  5. OV438

    SalamAir

    04:50

    CMB

    4.3h

    07:40

    MCT

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  6. WY165

    Oman Air

    13:35

    MCT

    5.4h

    18:00

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  7. OV438

    SalamAir

    04:50

    CMB

    4.3h

    07:40

    MCT

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  8. OV825

    SalamAir

    10:05

    MCT

    5.0h

    14:05

    SAW

    SMTWTF-

  9. G9503

    Air Arabia

    05:15

    CMB

    4.4h

    08:10

    SHJ

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  10. G9283

    Air Arabia

    20:00

    SHJ

    4.5h

    23:30

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  11. G9503

    Air Arabia

    05:15

    CMB

    4.4h

    08:10

    SHJ

    SMTWTFS
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  12. G9287

    Air Arabia

    13:15

    SHJ

    4.9h

    17:10

    IST

    SMT-TFS

  13. G9503

    Air Arabia

    05:15

    CMB

    4.4h

    08:10

    SHJ

    SMTWTFS
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  14. G9321

    Air Arabia

    09:40

    SHJ

    5.0h

    13:40

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  15. QR665

    Qatar Airways

    10:15

    CMB

    5.1h

    12:50

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  16. QR243

    Qatar Airways

    14:20

    DOH

    4.4h

    18:45

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  17. G9509

    Air Arabia

    14:45

    CMB

    4.7h

    17:55

    SHJ

    SMTWTFS
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  18. PC747

    Pegasus Airlines

    04:50

    SHJ

    4.8h

    08:35

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  19. 6E1186

    IndiGo

    16:00

    CMB

    2.7h

    18:40

    BOM

    SM-WTFS
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  20. 6E1267

    IndiGo

    21:40

    BOM

    2.8h

    22:55

    MCT

    SMTWTFS

  21. PC871

    Pegasus Airlines

    04:30

    MCT

    5.3h

    08:50

    SAW

    S-TWT-S
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Colombo to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 2,431.

  • How long does it take to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 8 hours 55 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Colombo to Istanbul depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Colombo (CMB) at 07:15 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 13:55.

  • What time does the latest flight from Colombo to Istanbul depart?

    The latest flight departs from Colombo (CMB) at 21:20 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 06:20.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 8 non-stop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Info | Colombo to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 332
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 2,182
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance6,285.78 km
Average flight time8 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo

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