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USD 1,006

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,142

After 6 PM

USD 1,221

Arrival at Colombo

Before 6 AM

USD 1,324

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 1,142

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,221

After 6 PM

USD 1,006

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Qantas Airways

USD 1,026

USD 1,006

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 703

11:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 35

12:05

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

08 h

17:05

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 3423 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

19:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

03 h 50 m

21:10

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific

USD 1,074

USD 1,053

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Cathay Pacific CX | 9098 | Operated By Qantas Airways

11:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 104

15:35

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

09 h 15 m

21:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Cathay Pacific CX | 611

20:10

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

05 h 50 m

23:30

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways

More Timing Options

USD 1,165

USD 1,142

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 1881

06:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

02 h 20 m

08:20

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 53

15:10

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

08 h

21:10

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 3421 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

09:40

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

03 h 50 m

11:00

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

More Timing Options

USD 1,245

USD 1,221

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qatar Airways QR | 8506 | Operated By Virgin Australia

23:55

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

04:20

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 8402 | Operated By Virgin Australia

17:10

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

14 h 15 m

23:25

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 664

01:30

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Doha, Qatar

04 h 45 m

08:45

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

More Timing Options

USD 1,260

USD 1,235

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qatar Airways QR | 8506 | Operated By Virgin Australia

23:55

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

04:20

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 989

16:10

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

14 h 15 m

22:25

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 664

01:30

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Doha, Qatar

04 h 45 m

08:45

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines

USD 1,266

USD 1,265

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 703

11:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Malaysia Airlines MH | 128

00:30

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

08 h 15 m

05:45

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Malaysia Airlines MH | 9011 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

08:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

03 h 25 m

09:45

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates

More Timing Options

USD 1,350

USD 1,324

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Emirates EK | 5339 | Operated By Qantas Airways

15:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

02 h 20 m

17:55

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 435

20:55

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

14 h 35 m

05:30

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 654

10:05

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

04 h 20 m

15:55

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways

USD 1,358

USD 1,332

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 1881

06:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

02 h 20 m

08:20

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 51

10:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

07 h 55 m

16:30

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 3423 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

19:50

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

03 h 50 m

21:10

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways

USD 1,365

USD 1,338

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 923

12:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

02 h 55 m

16:30

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 1

15:55

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

08 h 10 m

21:05

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 3421 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

09:40

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

03 h 50 m

11:00

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia, Thai Airways

USD 1,386

USD 1,385

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Colombo , 7 Dec

Virgin Australia VA | 1302

23:55

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

04:20

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 462

00:30

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

09 h 10 m

05:40

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Bangkok, Thailand

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 307

21:55

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Bangkok, Thailand

03 h 36 m

00:01

Wed, 10 Dec 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cairns to Colombo Flights Information:-

Looking for Cairns to Colombo Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and the IATA code for the same is CMB.
Currently, there are 11 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 67 flights take off from Cairns to Colombo every week.

Need information on Cairns to Colombo airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Cairns to Colombo flight would be 1005, which may go up to 2674 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Cairns to Colombo

If you are looking for Cairns to Colombo flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air India : 3, Cathay Pacific : 3, Emirates : 3, Jetstar Airways : 3, Malaysia Airlines : 3, Qantas Airways : 3, Qatar Airways : 3, Singapore Airlines : 3, Srilankan Airlines : 3, Thai Airways : 3, Virgin Australia : 3

To board the first Cairns to Colombo flight, choose Qantas Airways, which departs at 06:00 The last flight for this route is Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, departing at 23:55

Colombo Airport Information

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tel: 197 33 2424 (General Information) | 197 33 1377/2377 (Flight Information)

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Important Information about Cairns to Colombo Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date USD undefined- 07 Dec
Total flights from Cairns to Colombo in a week 67 Flights
First Flight Qantas Airways, departs at 06:00
Last FlightVirgin Australia, Thai Airways, departs at 23:55
Non-Stop Flights from Cairns to Colombo0
Airport Name & codes of Cairns & Colombo Cairns Intl, Cairns-CNS, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport,Colombo-CMB

Cairns Address

About Colombo (CMB)

Colombo is one of the finest cities in Sri Lanka. Being the largest city in the terms of population, Colombo is also the commercial and financial heart of the country. The warm hospitality and deep rooted culture will surely grab your attention and offer you a pleasant stay here. The natural surroundings, fascinating beaches and long standing palm trees add a touch of excitement in your life while moving in and around the city with your loved ones. Colombo is also a tourist hub of the country as it has a number of attractions which not only attract travelers of neighboring countries but also from different corner of the world. Here, you will find vast historical past which makes it a multi-ethnic as well as multi-cultural city. The scenic charm of this magnificent metropolis will offer peace to the mind and pleasure to the heart. The Fort, Pettah, Galle Face Green, Slave Island, Mount Lavinia, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Dehiwala Zoo, National Museum, The Viharamahadevi Park, Wolvendaal Church, and Hindu Temples are some of the best places of this city where you can enjoy a fabulous time. All these attractions will give you an excellent blend of its present and past. Don't forget to have an evening walk with your beloved at Beach Waadiya. It will be an amazing to see the sunset evening at this beach. The sea cuisines give you a lip smacking taste. The beach side resorts and Colombo's hotels are quite famous for their ultra modern amenities. Tourists love to visit this part of the country during the tome of winter as the summers are quite hot and humid. From the months of October to January, the climate remains pleasant. The best thing about this alluring and tempting city is that it is well connected to all the major parts of the world. All the leading airlines land their flights here. MakeMyTrip.com, a leading online travel portal of India, offers you some of the best deals on your Colombo tour packages. To book your Colombo flights or hotels, you just need to follow few steps on this portal. It is quite easy to book your entire package here.

Colombo Address

Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tel: 197 33 2424 (General Information) | 197 33 1377/2377 (Flight Information)

Frequently Asked Questions - Cairns to Colombo Flights

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Colombo?

To get cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Colombo, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Colombo (CMB) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Can I cancel my ticket from Cairns to Colombo without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Cairns to Colombo?

There are several accommodation options available near the Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Cairns to Colombo?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Cairns to Colombo. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Cairns to Colombo.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Cairns to Colombo flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Cairns to Colombo. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Cairns to Colombo?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Cairns to Colombo?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.