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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

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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $585 7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

28 Nov – 21 Dec: $581, found 5 days ago3 Dec – 25 Dec: $594, found 7 days ago7 Dec – 18 Dec: $585, found 6 days ago8 Dec – 22 Dec: $636, found 7 days ago9 Dec – 22 Dec: $601, found 5 days ago11 Dec – 25 Jan 2027: $634, found 4 days ago14 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $621, found 5 days ago16 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $603, found 4 days ago19 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $733, found 3 days ago27 Dec – 24 Jan 2027: $651, found 8 days ago31 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $657, found 4 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027: $665, found 7 days ago6 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027: $593, found 2 days ago7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027: $585, found 2 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $650, found 7 days ago10 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027: $708, found 7 days ago11 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027: $571, found 7 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027: $623, found 4 days ago17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027: $580, found 7 days ago18 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $560, found 8 days ago20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $562, found 7 days ago24 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027: $569, found 4 days ago28 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: $582, found 3 days ago29 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027: $607, found 5 days ago31 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027: $590, found 7 days ago5 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027: $659, found 5 days ago6 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027: $678, found 4 days ago7 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027: $625, found 5 days ago8 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027: $589, found 2 days ago10 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027: $667, found 6 days ago11 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027: $653, found 5 days ago13 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $604, found 6 days ago15 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $636, found 6 days ago16 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $656, found 3 days ago17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027: $696, found 3 days ago18 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $679, found 4 days ago19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027: $733, found 2 days ago20 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027: $705, found 4 days ago21 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027: $676, found 7 days ago6 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027: $694, found 7 days ago11 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027: $626, found 4 days ago19 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027: $678, found 3 days ago20 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: $683, found 8 days ago21 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027: $691, found 8 days ago24 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027: $665, found 2 days ago25 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027: $681, found 6 days ago30 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027: $652, found 8 days ago31 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027: $648, found 5 days ago19 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027: $584, found 5 days ago13 May 2027 – 23 May 2027: $592, found 3 days ago17 May 2027 – 22 May 2027: $607, found 7 days ago14 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027: $610, found 3 days ago15 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027: $630, found 3 days ago16 Jun 2027 – 10 Jul 2027: $636, found 3 days ago19 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027: $611, found 3 days ago20 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027: $611, found 3 days ago21 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027: $608, found 3 days ago9 Oct 2027 – 15 Oct 2027: $665, found 3 days ago12 Oct 2027 – 13 Oct 2027: $675, found 2 days ago18 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027: $660, found 5 days agoDecJanFebMarJunOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
28 Nov – 21 Dec$581Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 25 Dec$594Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 18 Dec$585Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 22 Dec$636Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Dec – 22 Dec$601Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 25 Jan 2027$634Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$621Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$603Oman AirIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$733Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 24 Jan 2027$651Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$657Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027$665Oman AirIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027$593Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027$585Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$650Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027$708Air ArabiaIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027$571Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027$623Air ArabiaIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027$580Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$560Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$562Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027$569Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027$582Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027$607Oman AirIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027$590Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027$659Air ArabiaIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027$678Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027$625Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027$589Kuwait AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027$667Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027$653Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$604Kuwait AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$636Kuwait AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$656Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027$696Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$679Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027$733Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027$705Kuwait AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027$676Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027$694IndiGoIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027$626Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027$678Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027$683Oman AirIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027$691Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027$665Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027$681Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027$652Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027$648Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027$584Jazeera AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 May 2027 – 23 May 2027$592Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 May 2027 – 22 May 2027$607Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027$610Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027$630Kuwait AirwaysSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jun 2027 – 10 Jul 2027$636Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027$611Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027$611Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027$608Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Oct 2027 – 15 Oct 2027$665Kuwait AirwaysIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Oct 2027 – 13 Oct 2027$675Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027$660Air ArabiaSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $560.

November 2026From $5811 departure date28 Nov – 21 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $58510 departure dates7 Dec – 18 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $560Cheapest seen14 departure dates18 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in January 2027
February 2027From $58914 departure dates8 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in February 2027
March 2027From $6269 departure dates11 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in March 2027
April 2027From $5841 departure date19 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $5922 departure dates13 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $6086 departure dates21 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
October 2027From $6603 departure dates18 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$553$500+10%18
7–13 days$503$500Cheapest seen9
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