Cheap flights from Istanbul to Colombo from $585 IST, SAW → CMB
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest return found recently is $585 with Kuwait Airways, 7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $585, 7 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $599 to $666
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $560 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 60 departure dates is usually $599 to $666.
Cheapest return found recently
$585
7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · Kuwait Airways
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 11:55 p.m. · Return leaves 5:20 a.m. · 49 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Kuwait International Airport (KWI), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · overnight connection · 20 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,034
8 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 7:15 p.m. · Return leaves 6:25 p.m. · 17 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Colombo
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$585 7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$560 18 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027found 8 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 $480 to $581.
At $585, 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 60 departure dates from 28 Nov to 18 Oct 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 7 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
827 fares on 60 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov – 21 Dec | $581 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 25 Dec | $594 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 18 Dec | $585 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 22 Dec | $636 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 22 Dec | $601 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $634 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $621 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $603 | Oman Air | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $733 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $651 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $657 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 | $665 | Oman Air | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 | $593 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $585 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $650 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $708 | Air Arabia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $571 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $623 | Air Arabia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $580 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $560 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $562 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $569 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $582 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $607 | Oman Air | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | $590 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $659 | Air Arabia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 | $678 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $625 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $589 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $667 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 | $653 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $604 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $636 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $656 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $696 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $679 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $733 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 | $705 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $676 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $694 | IndiGo | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 | $626 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 | $678 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $683 | Oman Air | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $691 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $665 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 | $681 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 | $652 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 | $648 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 | $584 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | $592 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 May 2027 – 22 May 2027 | $607 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 | $610 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 | $630 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jun 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 | $636 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 | $611 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 | $611 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 | $608 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Oct 2027 – 15 Oct 2027 | $665 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Oct 2027 – 13 Oct 2027 | $675 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027 | $660 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $560.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Air Arabia, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, IndiGo.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Colombo
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We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.
Today's prices for 7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Colombo?
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Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 9% 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 | $553 | $500 | +10% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $503 | $500 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $552 | $500 | +10% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $557 | $509 | +11% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $556 | $498 | +11% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $551 | $480 | +10% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $614 | $543 | +22% | 38 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 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 Istanbul to Colombo?
The cheapest return found recently is $585 with Kuwait Airways, 7 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $560 with Pegasus Airlines, 18 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 60 departure dates is usually $599 to $666.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Colombo?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $560, 18 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Colombo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Colombo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,034 with Turkish Airlines, 8 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo?
Between 28 Nov and 18 Oct 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 19 of the 60 departure dates we hold, Air Arabia on 14 and Kuwait Airways on 12.
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
