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Cheap flights Istanbul — Colombo

from $226 6 283 km ~7h 54m 164 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $226 on 28.01.2027
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Cheapest flights found
28 Jan 2027, Thu
Kuwait Airways KU 152
23:55
IST Istanbul New Airport
09:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
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16 Jan 2027, Sat
Kuwait Airways KU 152
23:55
IST Istanbul New Airport
09:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
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14 Jan 2027, Thu
Kuwait Airways KU 156
14:30
IST Istanbul New Airport
23:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
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25 Jan 2027, Mon
Kuwait Airways KU 156
14:30
IST Istanbul New Airport
23:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
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26 Jan 2027, Tue
Kuwait Airways KU 156
14:30
IST Istanbul New Airport
23:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
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12 Jan 2027, Tue
Kuwait Airways KU 156
14:30
IST Istanbul New Airport
23:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
6 283 km
Flight time
7h 54m
Time difference
+2h
Minimum price
from $226 (28.01.2027)
Average price
$275
Maximum price
$364
Departures per week
14
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (2)
IST Istanbul New Airport SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Airlines (5)
PC Pegasus Airlines KU Kuwait Airways J9 Jazeera Airways TK Turkish Airlines G9 Air Arabia
Agencies (8)
Clickavia Kupi.com Авиасейлс City.Travel Kiwi.com Trip.com Tickets Aviakassa
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Low-cost 14 flights · 14 days
$225
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways
30 flights · 30 days
$226
Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways
Low-cost 25 flights · 25 days
$249
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
93 flights · 82 days
$268
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$364
Where to buy tickets 8
Clickavia
72 tickets · 72 days
from $225
Kupi.com
10 tickets · 10 days
from $257
Авиасейлс
2 tickets · 2 days
from $310
City.Travel
16 tickets · 16 days
from $553
Kiwi.com
5 tickets · 5 days
from $621
Trip.com
55 tickets · 55 days
from $624
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $970
Aviakassa
3 tickets · 3 days
from $1 046
Airports

From — Istanbul (2)

  • IST Istanbul New Airport
  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

To — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Istanbul — Colombo
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Colombo?
Approximate flight time — 7h 54m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Istanbul to Colombo?
The straight-line distance — 6 283 km.
How much do flights from Istanbul to Colombo cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $226 on 28.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $275. Range: $226 — $364.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Colombo?
The difference — +2h.
From which airports does Istanbul operate flights?
From Istanbul: IST (Istanbul New Airport), SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
To which airports in Colombo do flights arrive?
To Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Istanbul — Colombo

Flights Istanbul — Colombo is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 6 283 km. Flight time 7h 54m. Time difference +2h.

From Istanbul (IST) flights depart from 2 airports: IST, SAW. To Colombo (CMB) — 1 arrival airport: CMB.

5 airlines operate on this route: Pegasus Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $226 (28.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $275, ranging from $226 to $364. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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