What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 200000 and takes 18h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Colombo is to fly which takes 18h 46m and costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 200000.

How far is it from Cairns to Colombo?

The distance between Cairns and Colombo is 7755 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Colombo?

It takes approximately 18h 46m to get from Cairns to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m behind Cairns. It is currently 1:58 AM in Cairns and 9:28 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Colombo.

Cairns to Colombo - one way to travel via plane

There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Colombo by plane

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)CNS - CMB
18h 46m
Rs 127,173–192,328

Cairns (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

19Weekly Planes

18h 54mAverage Duration

Rs 80,303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,754.6 km
Duration: 18h 46m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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