There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Colombo by plane
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Cairns (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 18h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Colombo is to fly which takes 18h 31m and costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 210000.
The distance between Cairns and Colombo is 7755 km.
It takes approximately 18h 31m to get from Cairns to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 4h 30m behind Cairns. It is currently 5:33 AM in Cairns and 1:03 AM in Colombo.
There are 1442+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 110,000–350,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike International Airport via Darwin, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 130,000–470,000
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