Flights from Colombo Airport CMB to Istanbul Airport IST

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One-way from £344.84

Turkish Airlines is the only airliner who offers flights between Bandaranayake and Istanbul Airport. The official airport code for Bandaranayake is CMB and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

To see all airliners that offer flights between Bandaranayake and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines312211204:4023:30VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 04:40 and goes by the flight number TK6051, TK6548, TK731 and TK733

If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
04:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK733
05:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6051
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Tuesday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Wednesday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
23:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6548
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Thursday
05:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6548
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Friday
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Saturday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK731
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Sunday
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK733
23:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6051
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £344.84 ($449 €413.94)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £498.44 ($649 €598.33)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £153.60 ($200 €184.38)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Colombo CMB to Istanbul IST is £311.05 ($405 €373.38)
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Flight Info FAQ - Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Colombo to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
The flight from Colombo to Istanbul is 6,294KM or 3,911 miles.
How long does the flight from Colombo to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Colombo to Istanbul takes 8 Hours 13 Minutes.

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