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Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €264 and round-trip from €449. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      CMB 09:15
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:45
      Colombo - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      €783 €1,072
      27% off
      27% off
      €1,072 €783
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      CMB 09:15
      9h
      Direct
      IST 15:45
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
      €793 €1,072
      26% off
      26% off
      €1,072 €793
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Dec 7 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Gulf Air
      €449 €1,072
      57% off
      57% off
      €1,072 €449
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Dec 1 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Gulf Air
      €451
      57% off
      €1,072 €451
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Gulf Air
      €464
      56% off
      €1,072 €464
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Gulf Air
      €465
      56% off
      €1,072 €465
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Gulf Air
      €469
      56% off
      €1,072 €469
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Gulf Air
      €471
      56% off
      €1,072 €471
    • IST 06:30
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      15h
      1 stop
      IST 05:30
      Colombo - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Gulf Air
      €471
      56% off
      €1,072 €471
    • IST 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      IST 16:00
      Colombo - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      IST 14:05
      11h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 04:30
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | Air Arabia
      €264 €642
      59% off
      59% off
      €642 €264
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Oman Air
      €268 €642
      57% off
      57% off
      €642 €268
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Oman Air
      €269 €642
      57% off
      57% off
      €642 €269
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | Oman Air
      €269
      57% off
      €642 €269
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | Oman Air
      €271
      57% off
      €642 €271
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | Oman Air
      €272
      57% off
      €642 €272
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Wed, Dec 9 | Oman Air
      €273
      56% off
      €642 €273
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Oman Air
      €273
      56% off
      €642 €273
    • IST 18:30
      30h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 03:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Dec 17 | Oman Air
      €279
      56% off
      €642 €279
    • IST 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 21:10
      8h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 07:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      €469 €642
      27% off
      27% off
      €642 €469
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      €469 €1,714
      73% off
      73% off
      €1,714 €469
    • IST 19:25
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €475 €642
      26% off
      26% off
      €642 €475
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €475
      56% off
      €1,110 €475
    • IST 21:10
      8h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 07:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €477
      56% off
      €1,110 €477
    • IST 19:15
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sun, Jan 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €500
      55% off
      €1,110 €500
    • IST 19:15
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 21:10
      8h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 07:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      €469 €1,110
      57% off
      57% off
      €1,110 €469
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €475 €1,110
      56% off
      56% off
      €1,110 €475
    • IST 21:10
      8h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 07:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €477 €1,110
      56% off
      56% off
      €1,110 €477
    • IST 19:15
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sun, Jan 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €500
      55% off
      €1,110 €500
    • IST 19:15
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 21:10
      8h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 07:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 21:10
      8h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 07:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €536
      52% off
      €1,110 €536
    • IST 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      €469 €1,714
      73% off
      73% off
      €1,714 €469
    • IST 19:25
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €475 €642
      26% off
      26% off
      €642 €475
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €475 €1,110
      56% off
      56% off
      €1,110 €475
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      53% off
      €1,110 €518
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €518
      70% off
      €1,714 €518
    • IST 19:25
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      €671
      61% off
      €1,714 €671
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €672
      61% off
      €1,714 €672
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      €893
      48% off
      €1,714 €893
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      €925
      46% off
      €1,714 €925
    • IST 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €518 €1,714
      70% off
      70% off
      €1,714 €518
    • IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €596 €1,714
      65% off
      65% off
      €1,714 €596
    • IST 19:25
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      €671 €1,714
      61% off
      61% off
      €1,714 €671
    • IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      €821
      52% off
      €1,714 €821
    • IST 21:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      CMB 07:45
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      €1,160
      32% off
      €1,714 €1,160
    • IST 19:25
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:50
      Istanbul - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €1,251
      27% off
      €1,714 €1,251
    • IST 19:30
      7h 55m
      Direct
      CMB 05:55
      Istanbul - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
      €1,268
      26% off
      €1,714 €1,268
    • IST 01:55
      11h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 16:20
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Flydubai
      €392
      77% off
      €1,714 €392
    • IST 14:05
      11h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 04:30
      Istanbul - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Arabia
      €403
      76% off
      €1,714 €403
    • IST 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Istanbul - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of €296. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach €525.

€525
€411
€296
€182
    Cheapest
  • €525
    Oct
  • €316
    Nov
  • €390
    Dec
  • €353
    Jan
  • €342
    Feb
  • €397
    Mar
  • €345
    Apr
  • €377
    May
  • €367
    Jun
  • €384
    Jul
  • €380
    Aug
  • €296
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€436
€385
€334
€283
    Cheapest
  • €347
    Mon
  • €348
    Tue
  • €334
    Wed
  • €374
    Thu
  • €385
    Fri
  • €337
    Sat
  • €436
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is flyadeal (from €253) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

flyadeal
From €253
Air Arabia
From €264
Flynas
From €266
Oman Air
From €268
Gulf Air
From €292
IndiGo
From €309
Etihad Airways
From €313
Turkish Airlines
From €319
Qatar Airways
From €345
Flydubai
From €365

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What is the flight schedule from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Istanbul to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. G9322

    Istanbul Airport

    14:05

    IST

    4h 25m

    Direct

    19:30

    SHJ

    S M T W T F S
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  2. G9502

    Sharjah International Airport

    22:35

    SHJ

    4h 25m

    Direct

    04:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  3. 6E018

    Istanbul Airport

    17:55

    IST

    7h 55m

    Direct

    04:20

    BOM

    S M T W T F S
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  4. 6E1185

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

    05:40

    BOM

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:10

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  5. 6E012

    Istanbul Airport

    19:30

    IST

    7h 20m

    Direct

    05:20

    DEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1169

    Indira Gandhi International Airport

    18:25

    DEL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    21:55

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  7. XY300

    Istanbul Airport

    21:35

    IST

    3h 45m

    Direct

    01:20

    RUH

    S M T W T F S
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  8. OV206

    King Khalid International Airport

    17:20

    RUH

    2h

    Direct

    20:20

    MCT

    S M - W T F -

  9. OV439

    Muscat International Airport

    22:15

    MCT

    4h 5m

    Direct

    03:50

    CMB

    S - T - - - -

  10. XY300

    Istanbul Airport

    21:35

    IST

    3h 45m

    Direct

    01:20

    RUH

    S M T W T F S
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  11. OV206

    King Khalid International Airport

    17:20

    RUH

    2h

    Direct

    20:20

    MCT

    S M - W T F -

  12. OV437

    Muscat International Airport

    22:15

    MCT

    4h 5m

    Direct

    03:50

    CMB

    - - T W T - S

  13. F3574

    Istanbul Airport

    20:55

    IST

    4h 5m

    Direct

    01:00

    RUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. OV206

    King Khalid International Airport

    17:20

    RUH

    2h

    Direct

    20:20

    MCT

    S M - W T F -

  15. OV439

    Muscat International Airport

    22:15

    MCT

    4h 5m

    Direct

    03:50

    CMB

    S - T - - - -

  16. F3574

    Istanbul Airport

    20:55

    IST

    4h 5m

    Direct

    01:00

    RUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. OV206

    King Khalid International Airport

    17:20

    RUH

    2h

    Direct

    20:20

    MCT

    S M - W T F -

  18. OV437

    Muscat International Airport

    22:15

    MCT

    4h 5m

    Direct

    03:50

    CMB

    - - T W T - S

  19. GF046

    Istanbul Airport

    06:25

    IST

    4h 10m

    Direct

    10:35

    BAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. GF274

    Bahrain International Airport

    22:20

    BAH

    4h 5m

    Direct

    04:55

    HYD

    S M - - T F S

  21. UL178

    Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

    13:30

    HYD

    1h 55m

    Direct

    15:25

    CMB

    - - - - T - S

  22. WY166

    Istanbul Airport

    18:15

    IST

    4h 55m

    Direct

    00:10

    MCT

    - M T W T - -
    Search

  23. WY5215

    Muscat International Airport

    22:15

    MCT

    4h 5m

    Direct

    03:50

    CMB

    - - - W T - S
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About Istanbul Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport

Learn about Istanbul Airport (IST) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 6,302.2km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €264
Cheapest return ticket price €449

FAQs for Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

    Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 7 hours 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 18:40, and the last departs at 20:15, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €1,198 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3898 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from €264, and round-trip fares start from €449. The current lowest fare is a Air Arabia flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 7 hours 52 minutes, and around 9 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is €513. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Istanbul Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 9 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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