Cheap flights from Colombo to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | HK$3,526 | Air Arabia1 stop24 hrThu, Dec 25 — Thu, Jan 8 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently HK$3,526 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest one-way flight | HK$1,977 | Air Arabia1 stop18 hrWed, Dec 24 | The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently HK$1,977 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | HK$6,482 | Turkish AirlinesNonstop10 hrSun, Mar 8 — Tue, Mar 24 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently HK$6,482 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | HK$3,601 | flydubai2 stops17 hrSat, Dec 20 — Sun, Dec 21 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Istanbul is currently HK$3,601 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | HK$15,142 | Etihad1 stop18 hrSat, Jan 24 — Sat, Feb 7 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul is currently HK$15,142 |
| Fastest flight | 8 hr 45 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Istanbul takes 8 hr 45 min |
|---|---|---|
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Colombo to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
| February Cheapest | Typical prices: HK$3,450–4,100 |
|---|---|
| August Most expensive | Typical prices: HK$4,000–5,300 |
Popular airlines from Colombo to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Colombo to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom HK$6,482Typical price: HK$6,700–12,50010 weekly nonstop flightsCMB - ISTEvery day
- Qatar Airwaysfrom HK$4,197Typical price: HK$4,300–6,90075 weekly connecting flightsCMB - IST, SAWEvery day
- flydubaifrom HK$4,145Typical price: HK$3,900–5,80061 weekly connecting flightsCMB - IST, SAWEvery day
- Emiratesfrom HK$4,643Typical price: HK$4,700–5,50049 weekly connecting flightsCMB - ISTEvery day
- Air Arabiafrom HK$3,526Typical price: HK$3,550–5,00044 weekly connecting flightsCMB - IST, SAWEvery day
- Jazeerafrom HK$5,119Typical price: HK$5,600–8,00018 weekly connecting flightsCMB - IST, SAWEvery day
Popular airports near Colombo
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Colombo center and popularity with travelers.
- Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)ColomboSri Lanka40 min28 km
- Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)KoggalaSri Lanka2 hr 18 min115 km
- Weerawila Airport (WRZ)WeerawilaSri Lanka3 hr 38 min169 km
- Sigiriya Airport (GIU)SigiriyaSri Lanka3 hr 41 min149 km
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Colombo to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from HK$3,450 to HK$4,100.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from HK$3,526. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from HK$1,977.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$6,482, flying from Mar 8 to Mar 24.
- The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$4,197, flying from Feb 8 to Feb 23.
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$4,145, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$4,643, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$3,526, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
- The cheapest Jazeera flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$5,119, flying from Feb 15 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul starts at HK$3,526 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$1,977 and departs on Wed, Dec 24.
8 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 75 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 75 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Istanbul are:
- flydubai offers 61 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Emirates offers 49 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Air Arabia offers 44 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Jazeera offers 18 connecting flights per week. Jazeera flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from HK$3,526. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from HK$1,977.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$6,482, flying from Mar 8 to Mar 24.
- The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$4,197, flying from Feb 8 to Feb 23.
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$4,145, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$4,643, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$3,526, flying from Dec 25 to Jan 8.
- The cheapest Jazeera flight from Colombo to Istanbul is HK$5,119, flying from Feb 15 to Mar 2.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Colombo to Istanbul.
- There are 10 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Istanbul at price HK$3,601 is offered by flydubai from Sat, Dec 20 to Sun, Dec 21.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Colombo to Istanbul.
- There are 10 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Istanbul start at HK$6,482 from Sun, Mar 8 to Tue, Mar 24 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Istanbul start at HK$15,142 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sat, Feb 7 with Etihad.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Istanbul start at HK$3,526 from Thu, Dec 25 to Thu, Jan 8.
To book business class trips from Colombo to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Istanbul starts at HK$3,601 from Sat, Dec 20 to Sun, Dec 21 with flydubai.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Istanbul at price HK$3,601 is offered by flydubai from Sat, Dec 20 to Sun, Dec 21.
To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
Search more flights
Popular trips from Colombo
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- SingaporeHK$2,208Jan 12 — Jan 261 stop9 hrAirAsia, Thai AirAsia
- SydneyHK$4,577Mar 7 — Mar 231 stop16 hr 15 minAirAsia, AirAsia X
- DubaiHK$3,190May 11 — May 24Nonstop4 hr 20 minEmirates
- LondonHK$5,263Apr 20 — May 41 stop17 hr 50 minAir Arabia
Find cheap flights from Colombo to anywhere
Find cheap flights on popular routes
Flights from Colombo to LondonFlights from Colombo to ParisFlights from Colombo to TokyoFlights from Colombo to DubaiFlights from Colombo to New DelhiFlights from Colombo to MumbaiFlights from Colombo to ChennaiFlights from Colombo to MilanFlights from Colombo to Federal Territory of Kuala LumpurFlights from Colombo to JeddahFlights from Colombo to MaléFlights from Colombo to Dhaka