Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $1,415

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10:15 - 22:55
CNS
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CMB
17h 10m
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10:25 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
14h 35m
2 stops
$1,415Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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10:15 - 22:55
CNS
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CMB
17h 10m
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10:25 - 05:30
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CNS
14h 35m
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$1,423Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sun, 10 May
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11:00 - 09:25
CNS
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CMB
26h 55m
3 stops
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22:50 - 09:45
CMB
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CNS
30h 25m
3 stops
$1,427Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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11:00 - 09:25
CNS
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CMB
26h 55m
3 stops
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02:05 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
22h 55m
2 stops
$1,428Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
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06:45 - 22:55
CNS
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CMB
20h 40m
1 stop
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10:25 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
14h 35m
2 stops
$1,441Multiple Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 13 May
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18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
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11:45 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
24h 45m
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$1,455Singapore Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May
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18:15 - 10:45
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CMB
21h 00m
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11:45 - 17:00
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CNS
24h 45m
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$1,461Singapore Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May
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18:15 - 23:35
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CMB
33h 50m
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11:45 - 17:00
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CNS
24h 45m
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$1,464Singapore Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May
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10:15 - 22:55
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CMB
17h 10m
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10:25 - 13:40
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22h 45m
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$1,470Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 16 May
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10:15 - 22:55
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CMB
17h 10m
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10:25 - 05:30
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14h 35m
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$1,474Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 11 May

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
26 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13 May
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$1,571
Qantas Airways
26 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13 May
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$1,596
Qantas Airways
26 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13 May
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$1,603

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
11 May
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 May
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,455
Singapore Airlines
11 May
CNS18:15Cairns
21h 00m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 May
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,461
Singapore Airlines
11 May
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 May
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,464

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/4

10:15-22:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/5

10:25-05:30

2 stops14h 35m

$1,415

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/4

10:15-22:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

10:25-05:30

2 stops14h 35m

$1,423

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 9/4

11:00-09:25

3 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

22:50-09:45

3 stops30h 25m

$1,427

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 9/4

11:00-09:25

3 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/4

02:05-05:30

2 stops22h 55m

$1,428

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 3/5

06:45-22:55

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/5

10:25-05:30

2 stops14h 35m

$1,441

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,455

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,461

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,464

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/4

10:15-22:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

10:25-13:40

2 stops22h 45m

$1,470

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/4

10:15-22:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

10:25-05:30

2 stops14h 35m

$1,474

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Cheap Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CNS to CMB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 20h 00m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
  • How far is Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 7714.7 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 20h 00m 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
1,222 reviews
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