Colombo to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Colombo to Istanbul is €223 (checked on 12 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 4 Feb€278
- 7 Feb€240
- 8 Feb€223
- 10 Feb€247
- 12 Feb€229
- 14 Feb€224
- 15 Feb€225
- 16 Feb€226
- 19 Feb€241
- 20 Feb€241
- 21 Feb€249
- 22 Feb€254
- 23 Feb€259
- 24 Feb€268
- 25 Feb€268
- Lowest observed
- €223, departing 8 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 68Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €471, departing 13 Apr 2027, back 16 Apr 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways (7)
- Typical journey time
- 11h 35m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Colombo to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 6,283 km
- Typical journey time
- 11h 35m
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways (7)
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) → Colombo, city gazetteer reference point (6.9275, 79.8484): ≈ 28 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in February 2027 from Colombo to Istanbul: 8 Feb 2027, €223 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €258 | 14 |
| February 2027 | €223 | 15 |
| March 2027 | €224 | 26 |
| April 2027 | €265 | 13 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Monday departure we saw from Colombo to Istanbul: 8 Feb 2027, €223 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €223 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €226 | 9 |
| Wednesday | €244 | 9 |
| Thursday | €261 | 9 |
| Friday | €224 | 10 |
| Saturday | €241 | 9 |
| Sunday | €224 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €294 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €299 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €308 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €298 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €298 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €301 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €296 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €279 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €278 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €303 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €282 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €277 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €258 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €262 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €276 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €276 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €276 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €299 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €276 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €223 | 12 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Colombo to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €223 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €279 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €258 | 6 |
| 61 days or more | €223 | 54 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Colombo to Istanbul: Air Arabia, €272 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | €272Nov 16, 2026 | 98 |
| Oman Air | €297Dec 30, 2026 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €223, found on 12 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Colombo to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways (7).
How long does the flight from Colombo to Istanbul take?
Across the 62 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 12h 57m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Colombo to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
None of the 108 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Colombo to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €471, departing 13 Apr 2027, back 16 Apr 2027 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
When is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Istanbul?
Cheapest departure day we saw in February 2027 from Colombo to Istanbul: 8 Feb 2027, €223 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Colombo to Istanbul?
Cheapest Monday departure we saw from Colombo to Istanbul: 8 Feb 2027, €223 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Colombo to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Colombo to Istanbul: Air Arabia, €272 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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