Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)
CMB — IST
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul
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 June 30, 2025.
Popular in | August |
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Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $494 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,026 or less |
Good one-way deal | $544 or less |
Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Istanbul
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 June 30, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
The most flights from CMB to IST are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
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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 June 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$440 | Average$478 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$443 | Average$803 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$450 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$521 | Average$564 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% |