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$1,277
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

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Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$1,277 and rising to AU$1,557 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 

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  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
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  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in September)
  • 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! (190 reviews)
I walked to the terminal from the hotel, 10 minutes

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

KYNROCK Airport Hotel
Amora Lagoon

Amora Lagoon

3.5 out of 5
667/154 LIVER BROTHER Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
The price is AU$164 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$164
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath ...
7.4/10 Good! (86 reviews)
Booked a non refundable room and due to the gulf conflict our flight was cancelled prior to travelling 4hrs to the hotel. The hotel refused to refund as a gesture of goodwill. When you are desperate you would think there is still kindness in the world. Very disappointed.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Amora Lagoon
Othashy Airport Hotel

Othashy Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
No 278/A, Minuwangoda Road, Naikanda Katunayaka WP
The price is AU$78 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$78
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
No airport shuttle to be found but I didn’t book it neither as I thought it might be there anyway

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Othashy Airport 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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