Istanbul to Colombo Flights (IST to CMB)

Route Reference

Istanbul to Colombo

IST

Istanbul

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CMB

Colombo

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

Airlines Based in Turkey or Sri Lanka

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*ISTCMB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from IST to CMB 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 Istanbul and Colombo?

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

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