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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $548

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17:35 - 23:30
CNS
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CMB
34h 25m
2 stops
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01:05 - 08:40
CMB
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
$1,230Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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19:15 - 21:50
CNS
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CMB
31h 05m
2 stops
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09:05 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
15h 55m
2 stops
$1,250Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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19:15 - 21:50
CNS
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CMB
31h 05m
2 stops
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09:05 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
39h 55m
3 stops
$1,259Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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19:15 - 21:50
CNS
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CMB
31h 05m
3 stops
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09:05 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
39h 55m
3 stops
$1,389Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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14:50 - 23:30
CNS
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CMB
37h 10m
2 stops
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01:05 - 08:40
CMB
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
$1,471Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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06:00 - 21:10
CNS
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CMB
19h 40m
2 stops
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12:15 - 16:55
CMB
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CNS
24h 10m
3 stops
$1,551Qantas Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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06:00 - 21:10
CNS
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CMB
19h 40m
2 stops
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12:15 - 16:55
CMB
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CNS
24h 10m
3 stops
$1,576Qantas Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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11:35 - 22:20
CNS
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CMB
15h 15m
1 stop
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00:05 - 17:25
CMB
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CNS
36h 50m
1 stop
$1,659Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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18:35 - 23:30
CNS
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CMB
33h 25m
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00:50 - 17:00
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CNS
11h 40m
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$1,760Singapore Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr
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11:35 - 22:20
CNS
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CMB
15h 15m
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00:05 - 17:25
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CNS
36h 50m
1 stop
$1,853Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
3 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
19h 40m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Mar
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 10m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$1,551
Qantas Airways
3 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
19h 40m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Mar
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 10m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$1,567

Emirates flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
3 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
31h 20m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Mar
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 00m
3 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$2,404
Emirates
3 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
31h 20m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Mar
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 00m
3 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$2,409

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

17:35-23:30

2 stops34h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

01:05-08:40

2 stops27h 05m

$1,230

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 27/3

19:15-21:50

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

09:05-05:30

2 stops15h 55m

$1,250

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 27/3

19:15-21:50

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

09:05-05:30

3 stops39h 55m

$1,259

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 27/3

19:15-21:50

3 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

09:05-05:30

3 stops39h 55m

$1,388

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

14:50-23:30

2 stops37h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

01:05-08:40

2 stops27h 05m

$1,471

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

12:15-16:55

3 stops24h 10m

$1,551

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

12:15-16:55

3 stops24h 10m

$1,576

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

11:35-22:20

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

00:05-17:25

1 stop36h 50m

$1,659

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 27/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/4

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,760

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

11:35-22:20

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

00:05-17:25

1 stop36h 50m

$1,853

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Fastest flight time

31h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 31h 05m
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  • How far is Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 7714.7 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 31h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

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    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7.6
1,155 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $805Free cancellationRating
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7.5
985 reviews
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