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As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Colombo?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Colombo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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06:00 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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00:45 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

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$1,347Multiple Airlines

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06:00 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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00:45 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

30h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,348Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

06:00 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 00m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

00:45 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

30h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,352Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

06:00 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 00m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

00:45 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

30h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,356Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

17:40 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 20m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 10:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

29h 30m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

$1,449Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

19:10 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

56h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 20:15CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

62h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,518Multiple Airlines

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19:20 - 23:30CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 40m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl

00:45 - 16:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

35h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$1,541Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

19:35 - 17:50CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 45m1 stop Melbourne

19:50 - 22:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

22h 10m1 stop Melbourne

$1,553Jetstar

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

19:35 - 17:50CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 45m1 stop Melbourne

19:50 - 22:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

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$1,556Jetstar

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

18:15 - 10:35CNS Cairns-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

00:50 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CNS Cairns

11h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,787Singapore Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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16 Sept

CNS19:35Cairns

26h 45m

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8 Oct

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22h 10m

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CNS22:30Cairns

$1,553

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16 Sept

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26h 45m

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8 Oct

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22h 10m

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CNS22:30Cairns

$1,556

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16 Sept

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$1,609

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5 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

19h 40m

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30 Nov

CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 15m

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$1,921

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5 Nov

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19h 40m

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30 Nov

CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 15m

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$1,925

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5 Nov

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Thu 5/11

06:00-23:30

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Sun 29/11

00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,347

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00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,348

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Thu 5/11

06:00-23:30

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00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,352

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Thu 5/11

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,356

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Wed 16/9

17:40-23:30

2 stops34h 20m

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Wed 7/10

00:50-10:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,449

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Sat 12/9

19:10-23:30

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Fri 18/9

00:50-20:15

2 stops62h 55m

$1,518

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CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Thu 5/11

19:20-23:30

2 stops32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

00:45-16:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,541

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Wed 16/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop26h 45m

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19:50-22:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,553

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Wed 16/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop26h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,556

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CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Wed 16/9

18:15-10:35

1 stop20h 50m

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Sun 27/9

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,787

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Colombo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,788 to $1,941.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,347.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Cairns is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $964, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,057.

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Best price found	$1,347
Fastest flight time	26h 45m
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The best flight deal from Cairns to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,347

The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo takes 26h 45m

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Colombo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Colombo

How far is Cairns to Colombo by plane?
The distance between Cairns and Colombo is about 7708.5 km. 26h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Colombo?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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