Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
IST — CMB
feb. 26 — mar. 51
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $526 |
Good one-way deal | $407 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 Istanbul to Colombo in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Istanbul Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Colombo
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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 January 23, 2026.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $272). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 enero 27, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.
How often are flights from Istanbul to Colombo delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Colombo flights?
Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated enero 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Arabia and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
5.7
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
5.7
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
5.7
Reviews
1 / 1
2.0
Mediocreمعلومة نص,Mar 2023
SHJ - HBE
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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Colombo
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$272 | Average$535 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time95% | |
| Cheapest$392 | Average$509 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$417 | Average$726 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |