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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $475 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $1,203 for nonstop.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Sharjah (SHJ) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 13% of one-stop connections

Sharjah (SHJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $478 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $686, a difference of $208. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 3:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 6:02 pm.

The flight takes about 8h 47m.

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 8h 47m, covering 3,909 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $305, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 22m, compared with 11h 38m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 11h 43m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $488 to $660, with an average of $533 over the past 12 months. Anything below $488 counts as a good deal.