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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

IST — CMB
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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The best prices from Istanbul to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£481
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£495Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£659Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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