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

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

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 Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $500 round-trip via Sharjah (SHJ), compared to $751 for nonstop.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Sharjah (SHJ) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 4% 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 20% on the Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $562 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $695, a difference of $133. 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 Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Pettah Market, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque and Fort Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 2:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 5:14 am.

The flight takes about 8h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $594. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 8h 04m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $519 to $5,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $351.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 02m, compared with 11h 26m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 12h 02m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $485 to $720, with an average of $594 over the past 12 months. Anything below $485 counts as a good deal.