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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 15:45
• Latest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 18:20.

The flight takes about 8h 55m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 8h 55m, covering 3,909 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from £370 to £501, with an average of £425 over the past 12 months. Anything below £370 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £355 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £899 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £252, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Sharjah (SHJ) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £361 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £687, a difference of £326.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 25m, compared to 11h 36m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 11h 39m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.