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SAR 1,146 SAR 7,600

Duration

8 h 25 m 34 h 0 m

Stops From Colombo

Departure From Colombo

Before 6 AM

SAR 1,263

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 1,439

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 1,146

After 6 PM

SAR 1,327

Arrival at Istanbul

Before 6 AM

SAR 1,146

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 2,115

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 1,251

After 6 PM

SAR 1,942

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(5)

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Star Alliance

(2)

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Layover Airports

+ 2 more

Layover Duration

50 m 24 h 0 m

Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight SAR

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Air Arabia

SAR 1,175

SAR 1,146

You save SAR 105 if you fly to Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen | Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen , 21 Jul

Air Arabia G9 | 509

15:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Main T

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 20 m

17:55

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Air Arabia G9 | 285

20:40

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

04 h 40 m

00:20

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air Arabia

SAR 1,283

SAR 1,251

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

Air Arabia G9 | 509

15:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Main T

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 20 m

17:55

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air Arabia G9 | 321

09:45

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

04 h 35 m

13:20

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air Arabia

SAR 1,295

SAR 1,263

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

Air Arabia G9 | 588

03:10

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Main T

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 20 m

06:00

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Information not available

Air Arabia G9 | 321

09:45

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

04 h 35 m

13:20

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air Arabia

SAR 1,310

SAR 1,278

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

Air Arabia G9 | 503

05:20

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Main T

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 20 m

08:10

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Air Arabia G9 | 321

09:45

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

04 h 35 m

13:20

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

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IndiGo

SAR 1,361

SAR 1,327

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

IndiGo 6E | 1186

21:55

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

02 h 55 m

00:50

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

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IndiGo 6E | 17

08:30

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

07 h 50 m

13:50

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Flydubai

SAR 1,475

SAR 1,439

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

Flydubai FZ | 580

09:10

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 40 m

12:20

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Terminal 2

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Flydubai FZ | 755

20:40

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Terminal 2

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

05 h 10 m

00:50

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

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Information not available

Gulf Air

SAR 1,509

SAR 1,472

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

Gulf Air GF | 145

17:20

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

18:25

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Male, Maldives

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Gulf Air GF | 145

19:25

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Male, Maldives

22:15

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Bahrain, Bahrain

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Gulf Air GF | 43

10:15

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Bahrain, Bahrain

04 h 20 m

14:35

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Flydubai

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SAR 1,519

SAR 1,482

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen , 21 Jul

Flydubai FZ | 570

02:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 40 m

05:15

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Terminal 2

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Flydubai FZ | 751

08:35

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal Terminal 2

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

05 h 30 m

13:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

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Emirates

SAR 1,858

SAR 1,812

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen , 21 Jul

Emirates EK | 649

02:55

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 25 m

05:50

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 2224 | Operated By Flydubai

08:35

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

05 h 30 m

13:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates

SAR 1,991

SAR 1,942

Transit Visa may be required

Colombo to Istanbul , 21 Jul

Emirates EK | 653

20:35

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

21:35

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Male, Maldives

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 653

23:00

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Male, Maldives

01:55

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 117

17:25

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

05 h 10 m

21:35

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Colombo to Istanbul Flights Information:-

Looking for flights from Colombo to Istanbul? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Istanbul is Ataturk and the IATA code for the same is IST.
Currently, there are 9 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 36 flights take off from Colombo to Istanbul every week.

Need information on Colombo to Istanbul airfare?

The cheapest fare for a Colombo to Istanbul flight would be 1146, which may go up to 7551 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you compare round-trip and one-way flights, to work out which is more economical.

Flight Details for Colombo to Istanbul

If you are looking for Colombo to Istanbul flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines. Out of these, only 2 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cheaper than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air Arabia : 5, Emirates : 5, Etihad Airways : 5, Flydubai : 5, Gulf Air : 5, IndiGo : 5, Qantas Airways : 5, Qatar Airways : 5, Turkish Airlines : 5

To board the first Colombo to Istanbul flight, choose Flydubai, which departs at 02:05 The last flight for this route is Emirates, departing at 22:05

Istanbul Airport Information

Ataturk

About Colombo (CMB)

Colombo is one of the finest cities in Sri Lanka. Being the largest city in the terms of population, Colombo is also the commercial and financial heart of the country. The warm hospitality and deep rooted culture will surely grab your attention and offer you a pleasant stay here. The natural surroundings, fascinating beaches and long standing palm trees add a touch of excitement in your life while moving in and around the city with your loved ones. Colombo is also a tourist hub of the country as it has a number of attractions which not only attract travelers of neighboring countries but also from different corner of the world. Here, you will find vast historical past which makes it a multi-ethnic as well as multi-cultural city. The scenic charm of this magnificent metropolis will offer peace to the mind and pleasure to the heart. The Fort, Pettah, Galle Face Green, Slave Island, Mount Lavinia, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Dehiwala Zoo, National Museum, The Viharamahadevi Park, Wolvendaal Church, and Hindu Temples are some of the best places of this city where you can enjoy a fabulous time. All these attractions will give you an excellent blend of its present and past. Don't forget to have an evening walk with your beloved at Beach Waadiya. It will be an amazing to see the sunset evening at this beach. The sea cuisines give you a lip smacking taste. The beach side resorts and Colombo's hotels are quite famous for their ultra modern amenities. Tourists love to visit this part of the country during the tome of winter as the summers are quite hot and humid. From the months of October to January, the climate remains pleasant. The best thing about this alluring and tempting city is that it is well connected to all the major parts of the world. All the leading airlines land their flights here. MakeMyTrip.com, a leading online travel portal of India, offers you some of the best deals on your Colombo tour packages. To book your Colombo flights or hotels, you just need to follow few steps on this portal. It is quite easy to book your entire package here.

Frequently Asked Questions - Colombo to Istanbul Flights

Q: Which are the most preferred airlines in the world?

A: The most preferred airlines in the world are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Oman Air and AirAsia.

Q: How much baggage can I carry on a Colombo to Istanbul flight?

A: Each airline has a different baggage policy. So you must contact the airline for exact details on the same.

Q: How can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my Colombo to Istanbul flight?

A: Avail your boarding pass by sharing your booking confirmation at the airport. The staff will hand over the boarding pass to you after verifying your details. You can also visit the airlineโ€™s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

Q: Why should I choose business class over economy class?

A: Business class comes with its own unique perks like spacious seats, fancier meal options and personalised services that make it worth the high price. Most airlines also offer access to airport lounges where you can unwind and entertain yourself while waiting for your flight.

Q: Do I have to present an ID proof during check-in?

A: Yes, you need to present your passport during check-in for your international flight.

Q: What are the most booked classes for a Colombo to Istanbul flight?

A: For Colombo to Istanbul flights, most travellers prefer economy or business class tickets.

Q: Can I book tickets for another person from my own account?

A: Yes, you can book a ticket for someone else too. For that, you will have to provide their personal details while booking the flight.

Q: Do airlines from Colombo to Istanbul offer sleeping areas?

A: Several airlines flying from Colombo to Istanbul provide space for sleeping. In most cases, this service is available on a pay per use basis.

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my Colombo to Istanbul flight?

A: Check with your airline and register a complaint with them. Provide them the details with your proof of address, ID and travel for recovering your lost baggage.

Q: What are the latest flight offers at MakeMyTrip for Colombo to Istanbul?

A: MakeMyTrip offers cashback and instant discounts for Colombo to Istanbul flights. Check the flights booking page for the exciting deals.

Q: What is the largest number of seats that I can reserve in a single booking?

A: You can reserve seats for up to 9 people in a single transaction.

Q: How much time does it take to get confirmation on a flight ticket?

A: It only takes a few minutes to receive a ticket confirmation at your registered email address.

Q: Can I carry food on my Colombo to Istanbul flight?

A: Airlines have varying rules on allowing passengers to carry their own food on the flight. Please check with the specific airline for further clarity on the same.

Q: Can I pay later for my flight tickets for Colombo to Istanbul?

A: No, currently MakeMyTrip does not offer any such option for flight bookings.

Important Information about Colombo to Istanbul Flight

Lowest Fare for Colombo to Istanbul Flight SAR null- 21 Jul
Today's Lowest Fare SAR 0
Total flights from Colombo to Istanbul in a Week 36 Flights
First Flight Flydubai, departs at 02:05
Last Flight Emirates, departs at 22:05
Non-Stop Flights from Colombo to Istanbul 2
Airport Name & codes of Colombo & Istanbul Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo-CMB, Ataturk, Istanbul-IST

Colombo Address

Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tel: 197 33 2424 (General Information) | 197 33 1377/2377 (Flight Information)

About Istanbul (IST)

Tagged as the most populous city of Turkey, Istanbul is a city enriched with ample amount of cultural and traditional values. It is also considered as the cultural and financial hub of the country. Situated on both sides by Bosphorous, the city is estimated to be populated with around 19milliion people. It was among the top list of the European Capitals of Culture in 2010. The weather condition of the city is temperate with an oceanic climate. The summers are hot and humid; while the winters are comparatively cold, wet and snowy. You can easily reach the place with access to the Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gรถkรงen Airport, or can also opt for other mediums, such as bus, boat and cars. While roaming through the streets and passages of the city, avoid places that are not mentioned on the map properly. If you plan to stay back at Istanbul for more than a day, then carrying 'Istanbulkart' is a good idea. Hagia Sophia, Topkapฤฑ Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque , and Basilica Cistern are places to quickly hunt for, as they count among the list of ancient heritage and religious places of Istanbul. Istanbul is enormously popular for their regional hamam's and hookahs (Nargile), and it should be on the must-do list of every visitor. You can also visit various regional museums and can walk through the historic pavements of the city with your loved ones. For shopping purposes, Istanbul is a fabulous place to be. You can shop from the local markets and get a rooted essence of the city and can shop for Turkish Delight, Turkish Tea, Rugs and Killims and Chalcedony. With par class dining arrangements and numerous delectable food joints, Istanbul serves their visitors a warm delicious welcome. With MakeMyTrip, you can easily handle your ticket booking queries with ease and can also avail discounts on your different deals. The customer friendly approach of the website allows everyone to pick and select the options according to their own choice and requirement. With budget-friendly deals and offers, MakeMyTrip assures their customers full satisfaction and allows them to have fun on the trip.

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