Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul Starting at AED 760

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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 2,582.

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

    It takes about 9 hours 10 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 Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 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 one-way flight price AED 759
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,289
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 6,285.78 km
Average flight time 9 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline Emirates

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