Q: How long does a flight from Colombo to Istanbul Airport take?

Direct flights take on average 8h 45m to travel the 3,909 miles between Colombo and Istanbul Airport. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 02m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 02m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How long does a flight from Colombo to Istanbul Airport take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 8h 45m to travel the 3,909 miles between Colombo and Istanbul Airport. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 02m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 02m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 07:40 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 14:10.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 22:00 and lands at 04:35.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Istanbul Airport flight route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is May, where tickets cost £352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £456 and £449 respectively.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is May, where tickets cost £352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £456 and £449 respectively.

Question 12

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/Colombo-Bandaranaike-Intl-CMB/Istanbul-IST'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Colombo-Bandaranaike-Intl-CMB/Istanbul-IST'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Colombo-Bandaranaike-Intl-CMB/Istanbul-IST'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Colombo-Bandaranaike-Intl-CMB/Istanbul-IST'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £378 for a return.

Question 17

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) is the top choice – 60% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 18

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Sharjah (SHJ) often has the shortest stopovers from Colombo to Istanbul Airport, with an average time of 2h 33m.

Question 19

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Dubai (DXB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 48m.

Question 20

How often are flights from Colombo to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Colombo and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 132 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is May, where tickets cost £352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £456 and £449 respectively.

How often are flights from Colombo to Istanbul delayed?

Weekly flights between Colombo and Istanbul historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Istanbul flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Istanbul flights?

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Dubai (DXB) is the top choice – 60% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £378 for a return.

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Consider flying via Dubai (DXB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 48m.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer a quick connection, Sharjah (SHJ) often has the shortest stopovers from Colombo to Istanbul Airport, with an average time of 2h 33m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

How long does a flight from Colombo to Istanbul Airport take?

Direct flights take on average 8h 45m to travel the 3,909 miles between Colombo and Istanbul Airport.

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 07:40 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 14:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 22:00 and lands at 04:35.

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Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Istanbul Airport flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

There are direct flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Istanbul Airport?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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