Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Colombo (CMB). 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 July 29, 2025.
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Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $552 |
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Colombo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl 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 Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,788). 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 IST to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Colombo. 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 July 29, 2025.
The most flights from IST to CMB are scheduled on a Friday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $567.
What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Colombo
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Colombo. 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 July 29, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$272 | Average$547 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time95% | |
| Cheapest$388 | Average$552 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$650 | Average$963 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |