Which airlines fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from CMB to IST?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner used on the CMB to IST route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from Colombo to Istanbul?

Schedules vary by operator and season. See the observed model variants and date ranges listed on this page for the most recent pattern.

Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Colombo to Istanbul on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

CMB → IST · operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Distance: 6,296 km (3,912 mi)
Est. flight time: ~7h 44m
Operators on Boeing 787 Dreamliner: 1
Observations (14 days): 1

Airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on CMB → IST

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
Turkish Airlines	1	2026-05-31	2026-08-25

About the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is used by 1 operator on Colombo → Istanbul.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family page or the Boeing 787 Dreamliner safety record.

Other aircraft on the CMB–IST route

Airbus A330 (all variants) — 1 observation

Airport details

Departure: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)

City: Colombo
Country: LK
IATA / ICAO: CMB / VCBI

Arrival: İstanbul Airport (IST)

City: Istanbul
Country: TR
IATA / ICAO: IST / LTFM

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the CMB-IST route?

Airlines observed operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on CMB to IST include: Turkish Airlines.

How often does the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fly CMB-IST?

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was observed 1 time on the CMB–IST route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Colombo to Istanbul?

The great-circle distance from Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 6,296 km (3,912 miles). Estimated flight time is ~7h 44m.

What other aircraft fly the CMB-IST route?

Other aircraft observed on CMB–IST include: Airbus A330 (all variants).

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