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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Cairns is to fly which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Cairns is to fly which takes 13h 46m and costs $600 - $1,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Cairns?

The distance between Colombo and Cairns is 7754 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Colombo to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Cairns?

Cairns is 4h 30m ahead of Colombo. It is currently 11:28 AM in Colombo and 3:58 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Colombo to Cairns - one way to travel via plane

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

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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairns (CNS)CMB - CNS
13h 46m
$603–962

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

4Weekly Planes

12h 5mAverage Duration

$432Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,754.1 km
Duration: 13h 46m

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

Singapore Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week.

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