Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)
CMB — IST
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $473 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,055 or less |
Good one-way deal | $527 or less |
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $355). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from Colombo to Istanbul delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Colombo and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Istanbul flights?
Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air Arabia, and Qatar Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2024
DXB - IAH
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2024
DXB - IAH
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2024
DXB - IAH
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2024
DXB - IAH
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2024
DXB - IAH
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Top 4 airlines flying from Colombo to Istanbul
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$440 | Average$473 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$443 | Average$621 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$465 | Average$564 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$472 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% |