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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Istanbul by plane

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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)plane CMB - IST
9h 52m
₺15,398–25,637
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CMB - SAW
11h 49m
₺16,401–42,660

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) flights

61Weekly Planes

10h 13mAverage Duration

₺13,760Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,370 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and six other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) every 3 hours.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Merdan Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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