Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Türkiye and a Star Alliance member, with one of the largest international networks of any airline. Its Istanbul to Colombo flights give one-stop access to Sri Lanka from much of Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Turkish Airlines at a Glance
| Airline | Turkish Airlines |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TK |
| Country | Türkiye |
| Main base | Istanbul (IST) |
| Type | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Airports in Sri Lanka | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
| Website | turkishairlines.com |
Turkish Airlines Flights to and from Sri Lanka
| To / from | Sri Lanka airport | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (IST) | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | Year-round |
Routes are as published in October 2026. Airlines change frequencies and seasonal routes often, so check the current timetable with Turkish Airlines or a travel agent before booking.
Turkish Airlines Offices in Sri Lanka
Turkish Airlines City office
- Address: Turkish Airlines Inc., 67/A Gregory's Road, Colombo 07
- Phone: +94 11 590 0500
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; closed Sunday
- Email: email Turkish Airlines
Office details are from public airline office listings, checked in October 2026. Sales offices and their hours change, and some are run by a general sales agent, so call ahead before you visit.
Arriving in Sri Lanka
Most international visitors to Sri Lanka land at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, about 35 km north of Colombo. The beach town of Negombo is only 15 to 20 minutes away, which makes it an easy first or last night, and the expressways run on to Colombo and the south coast. Most nationalities need an Electronic Travel Authorization before departure; see our Sri Lanka visa guide.
Lakpura arranges airport transfers from every Sri Lankan airport, with a driver waiting in arrivals and the pick-up time adjusted to your actual landing.
Other Airlines Flying to Sri Lanka
Also worth comparing: Air China, Air India, Air Seychelles, Beijing Capital Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern Airlines. See the full list of airlines flying to Sri Lanka, with every route and the Colombo offices of each airline.
