Colombo to Istanbul Flights (CMB to IST)

Route Reference

Colombo to Istanbul

CMB

Colombo

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IST

Istanbul

Distance	6,294 km / 3,911 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 7.4 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Colombo
Destination Time Zone	Europe/Istanbul

Airlines Based in Sri Lanka or Turkey

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

TK Turkish Airlines PC Pegasus Airlines UL SriLankan Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBIST HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBIST tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in Istanbul.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from Istanbul?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 6,294 km (3,911 miles) from Istanbul (IST).

How long is the flight from Colombo to Istanbul?

A nonstop flight from CMB to IST takes roughly 7.4 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Istanbul?

Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and Istanbul is on Europe/Istanbul — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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