Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Istanbul takes around 8.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Colombo and Istanbul is 6301 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Melbourne, Malé, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth, Taipei, Brisbane, New Delhi, Chennai, Kyiv, Goa, Hanoi, Mumbai, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Dubai, Hong Kong.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Colombo and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Colombo and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Colombo and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Istanbul with Pegasus, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Colombo and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Colombo and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Colombo and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB

Question 15

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Colombo and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Colombo and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£219
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£346
Cheapest round-trip	£411
Average round-trip	£422
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No	Opens 23 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C

Cheap flights from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Istanbul, Turkey

Flights starting at £179. Choose between Pegasus, Fly Dubai, or Turkish Airlines to find the best price.

Tips to know when travelling to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way trip

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

Cheapest round-trip

Average round-trip

Includes rare itinerary

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

One-way trips

Round trips

Weekly direct flights

Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.05 - Sun 02.06

Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.06 - Sun 09.06

Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.06 - Sun 16.06

Weekly direct flights for Mon 17.06 - Sun 23.06

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Istanbul

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

14 day forecast

Frequently asked questions

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Colombo

Flights to Istanbul

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Istanbul

Other destination countries from Colombo

Airports near Istanbul

Kiwi.com: the best free travel app for Android and iPhone

Company

Platform

Features

Discover