IstanbulColomboNonstop Flight TimeIST–CMB
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport).
Direct flights from IST to CMB have an estimated flight time of about 8h 39m, based on the 3,911-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1/day across 1 captured airline, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 18:40 to 20:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~8h 39m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 3,911 mi | Nonstop | 1/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for IST to CMB
Our current provider sample includes 1/day direct flights from IST to CMB across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 18:40
- Last departure
- 20:15
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1/day | Airbus A330, Boeing 787 | 18:4020:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CMB to IST flights — 1/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for IST to CMB, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 6 scheduled departures across 5 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IST to CMB?
The IST to CMB flight time is estimated at about 8h 39m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is IST from CMB?
IST to CMB is about 3,911 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from IST to CMB?
Yes. Captured schedules show 1/day from IST to CMB on Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from IST to CMB?
Our current provider sample for IST to CMB includes Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from IST to CMB?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for IST to CMB include Airbus A330, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights from SAW