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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

IST — CMB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Colombo

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 June 12, 2025.

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October

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$551
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Colombo

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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 June 9, 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 $1,818). 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from IST to CMB 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).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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  • 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 $1,818). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Colombo

Discover the top 4 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$189Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$272Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Air ArabiaCheapest$388Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$650Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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