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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Colombo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 309
  • Direct flight duration 12 hour 10 min
  • Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports CMB / RML
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 286

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Colombo

Shortest Flight

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
27 Sep, Sun01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
22h 25m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
7 Sep, Mon01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
22h 25m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
18 Sep, Fri01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
22h 25m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
4 Sep, Fri01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
1d 35m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
23 Sep, Wed01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
1d 35m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
28 Aug, Fri01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
22h 25m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
26 Aug, Wed01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
1d 35m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
21 Sep, Mon01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
1d 35m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
26 Sep, Sat01:25
Istanbul – Colombo
1d 35m
1 stop
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Last update: 13 August 2026 10:47

Direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo

Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Colombo Flights

Cheapest Day1 September Tuesday
Best Price
$ 309
Average Price
$ 332
$ 364
$ 309
14Fri
Aug
15Sat
$ 364
16Sun
$ 338
17Mon
$ 340
18Tue
$ 338
19Wed
$ 331
20Thu
$ 341
21Fri
22Sat
23Sun
$ 335
24Mon
25Tue
$ 339
26Wed
27Thu
28Fri
29Sat
$ 320
30Sun
31Mon
$ 309
01Tue
Sep
$ 319
02Wed
03Thu
$ 322
04Fri
$ 323
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Colombo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Thursday
13 Aug
Clear
29°27°
Friday
14 Aug
Rain
27°25°
Saturday
15 Aug
Rain
28°25°
Sunday
16 Aug
Rain
28°25°
Monday
17 Aug
Clear
28°25°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Colombo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Colombo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Colombo flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Colombo is 6292 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Colombo flights is Wednesday.
Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Colombo.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air Arabia starts from approximately $ 309.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Arabia
$ 309
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Gulf Air
$ 320
1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 09.08.2026

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