Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cairns to Colombo Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Colombo (CMB)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Cairns to Colombo flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top CNS to CMB routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Cairns Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
CNS
Traveling To
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
AU$1,095
Address:
Colombo ,
Sri Lanka
IATA code:
CMB
Longitude:
79.886494
Latitude:
7.174112
Time zone:
Asia/Colombo
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

Cairns to Colombo Flight Deals from AU$1,095

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Colombo from Cairns from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Colombo in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Colombo from Cairns 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$1,095 and rising to AU$1,237 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Cairns to Colombo today!  

Find cheap airfares to Colombo from Cairns 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Cairns and Colombo
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in March)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Cairns to Colombo

KYNROCK Airport Hotel

KYNROCK Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
CANADAFRIEND SHIP ROAD Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (147 reviews)
Clean room helpful stsff

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

KYNROCK Airport Hotel
Amora Lagoon

Amora Lagoon

3.5 out of 5
667/154 LIVER BROTHER Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath ...
7.6/10 Good! (73 reviews)
Clean, spacious room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Amora Lagoon
Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

4 out of 5
Samagi Mawatha, Katunayake Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
The price is AU$64 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
AU$64
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Negombo Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
The room was modern, spotless and beautifully clean. The staff were so kind and accomodating. Would highly recommend to anyway needing a stay by the airport or an extended trip.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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