Cheap flights from Colombo to Istanbul from $304 CMB → IST, SAW
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $615 with Etihad Airways, 19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $304 with Air Arabia, 19 Oct 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $304, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $615, 19 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $562 to $620
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $550 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $562 to $620.
Cheapest return found recently
$615
19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:00 a.m. · Return leaves 1:55 p.m. · 27 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · overnight connection · 7 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,276
19 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:25 a.m. · Return leaves 3:20 a.m. · 17 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Colombo to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$615 19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$550 27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $472 to $559.
At $615, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 6 Dec to 19 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
173 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $559 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $620 | Qatar Airways | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $562 | Gulf Air | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $579 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $550 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $750 | Qatar Airways | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $653 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | $569 | Gulf Air | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $615 | Etihad Airways | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $550.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$304
19 Oct 2027 · Air Arabia
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 5:20 a.m. · 21 h 30 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$304 19 Oct 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $250 to $354.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2027 | $304 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct 2027 | $324 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia.
Premium cabin fares from Colombo to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Colombo to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $550 | $472 | +11% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $496 | $472 | Cheapest seen | 29 |
| 14–29 days | $558 | $487 | +13% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $533 | $486 | +8% | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $532 | $481 | +7% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $506 | $481 | +2% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $649 | $514 | +31% | 18 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 36 days of one-way prices, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $615 with Etihad Airways, 19 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $550 with Air Arabia, 27 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $562 to $620.
How much is a one-way flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $304 with Air Arabia, 19 Oct 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $550, 27 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,276 with Turkish Airlines, 19 Feb 2027 to 5 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Arabia on 19 Oct 2027, takes 21 h 30 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Istanbul?
Between 6 Dec and 19 Feb 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest return on 4 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 2 and Gulf Air on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work