Cheap flights from Istanbul to Colombo from £196

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Mon, Apr 13
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£196
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Sat, Apr 25
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£226
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Sat, Apr 18
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£226
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Wed, Apr 22
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£228
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Wed, Apr 8
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£228
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Thu, Apr 23
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£235
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Sat, Apr 18 – Tue, Apr 28
Istanbul SAWColombo CMB
£435
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Sat, Apr 18 – Mon, Apr 27
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£438
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Sat, Apr 18 – Sat, Apr 25
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£438
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Sat, Apr 18 – Sun, Apr 26
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£438
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£196

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,576

Cheapest round-trip

£435

Average round-trip

£572

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Colombo is served by Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located approximately 32 km north of the city center. This is Sri Lanka's main international gateway, handling the vast majority of international flights. Various airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours on the Colombo-Negombo road.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

Rs 3,500-Rs 4,500 (fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and fixed pricing

45-90 min

Rs 2,500-Rs 4,000 (app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-120 min

Rs 150-Rs 200 (to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

50-90 min

Rs 500-Rs 800 (air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD))

every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

45-90 min

Rs 5,000-Rs 8,000 (sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

Rs 2,800-Rs 4,500 (app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

familiar app experience

Notes:

  • Prices in LKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and Colombo city center can be very heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Pre-paid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall and offer fixed rates to various destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local mobile data or WiFi to function.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Colombo

Depart from
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6301 km
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
Turkish Airlines
------------------1
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
Turkish Airlines
---------2---12
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
Turkish Airlines
1212112
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 30.03Tue 31.03Wed 01.04Thu 02.04Fri 03.04Sat 04.04Sun 05.04
Turkish Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Colombo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February31°C23°C
March31°C25°C
April31°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C25°C
July28°C25°C
August28°C25°C
September28°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Mar
89%
29°C24°C
15 Mar
84%
29°C25°C
Monday
9 Mar
85%
29°C24°C
16 Mar
88%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
89%
29°C24°C
17 Mar
73%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
68%
29°C24°C
18 Mar
68%
29°C25°C
Thursday
12 Mar
74%
30°C25°C
19 Mar
74%
30°C25°C
Friday
13 Mar
86%
29°C25°C
20 Mar
89%
29°C25°C
Saturday
14 Mar
86%
29°C25°C
21 Mar
29°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Colombo. The distance between Istanbul and Colombo is 6301 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo Airlines. Istanbul and Colombo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and World's End, Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Colombo?
The flight distance between Istanbul and Colombo is 6301 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Budapest.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Koggala, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Colombo with Pegasus, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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