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Colombo to Cairns Flights, Fares @ ₹68884 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF
₹ 68,884
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Cathay Pacific CX 610
00:45
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05 h 25 m
08:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Cathay Pacific CX 163
11:00
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
09 h
23:00
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Melbourne, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Jetstar Airways JQ 34
06:15
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Melbourne, Australia
03 h 15 m
08:30
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy light
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 11,615
₹ 8,935
₹ 68,884
Economy essential
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 10,720
₹ 7,150
₹ 81,157
Economy flex
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 8,935
₹ 94,983
Premium economy essential
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 11,615
₹ 8,935
₹ 1,23,524
₹ 73,131
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Malaysia Airlines MH 178
00:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03 h 45 m
06:55
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Malaysia Airlines MH 135
20:30
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07 h 55 m
06:25
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal I
Brisbane, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 1888
18:35
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal D
Brisbane, Australia
02 h 25 m
21:00
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Basic
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 8,040
₹ 3,130
₹ 73,131
Flex
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 3,575
₹ 77,962
₹ 76,250
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Qantas Airways QF 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines
12:10
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04 h
18:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T3
Singapore, Singapore
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 52
19:55
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Singapore, Singapore
08 h
05:55
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal I
Brisbane, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 1888
18:35
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal D
Brisbane, Australia
02 h 25 m
21:00
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy saver
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 8,935
₹ 76,250
Economy flex
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 1,25,242
₹ 76,637
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Qantas Airways QF 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines
12:10
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04 h
18:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T3
Singapore, Singapore
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 2
19:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Singapore, Singapore
07 h 55 m
06:35
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Sydney, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 5874 | Operated By Jetstar Airways
15:25
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Sydney, Australia
03 h 05 m
17:30
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy saver
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 8,935
₹ 76,637
Economy flex
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 1,25,629
₹ 76,878
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Qantas Airways QF 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines
12:10
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04 h
18:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T3
Singapore, Singapore
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 82
20:30
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Singapore, Singapore
07 h 55 m
07:25
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Sydney, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 922
09:45
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T3
Sydney, Australia
03 h 05 m
11:50
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy saver
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 8,935
₹ 76,878
Economy flex
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 1,25,870
₹ 76,920
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Malaysia Airlines MH 178
00:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03 h 45 m
06:55
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Malaysia Airlines MH 851
12:20
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03 h 05 m
15:25
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal I
Denpasar Bali, Indonesia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Jetstar Airways JQ 34
20:20
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Denpasar Bali, Indonesia
05 h 35 m
04:55
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Melbourne, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Jetstar Airways JQ 34
06:15
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Melbourne, Australia
03 h 15 m
08:30
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Flex
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 6,420
₹ 76,920
₹ 78,314
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Malaysia Airlines MH 178
00:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03 h 45 m
06:55
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Malaysia Airlines MH 715
09:00
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03 h 05 m
12:05
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal I
Denpasar Bali, Indonesia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Jetstar Airways JQ 34
20:20
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Denpasar Bali, Indonesia
05 h 35 m
04:55
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Melbourne, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Jetstar Airways JQ 34
06:15
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Melbourne, Australia
03 h 15 m
08:30
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Flex
Fare offered by airlines.
₹ 6,420
₹ 78,314
₹ 79,276
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Cathay Pacific CX 610
00:45
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05 h 25 m
08:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Cathay Pacific CX 163
11:00
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
09 h
23:00
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Melbourne, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Cathay Pacific CX 9092 | Operated By Qantas Airways
08:25
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Melbourne, Australia
03 h 20 m
10:45
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy light
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 11,615
₹ 8,935
₹ 79,276
Economy essential
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 10,720
₹ 7,150
₹ 91,450
Economy flex
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 8,935
₹ 1,05,380
Premium economy essential
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 11,615
₹ 8,935
₹ 1,16,093
₹ 79,805
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Cathay Pacific CX 610
00:45
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05 h 25 m
08:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Cathay Pacific CX 157
12:25
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08 h 35 m
23:00
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal I
Brisbane, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Cathay Pacific CX 9172 | Operated By Qantas Airways
06:10
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal D
Brisbane, Australia
02 h 25 m
08:35
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy light
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 11,615
₹ 8,935
₹ 79,805
Economy essential
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 10,720
₹ 7,150
₹ 91,979
Economy flex
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 8,935
₹ 1,05,909
Premium economy essential
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 11,615
₹ 8,935
₹ 1,16,622
₹ 83,163
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Colombo to Cairns , 4 Dec
Qantas Airways QF 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines
12:10
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04 h
18:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T3
Singapore, Singapore
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 2
19:40
Thu, 4 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Singapore, Singapore
07 h 55 m
06:35
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T1
Sydney, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Qantas Airways QF 5872 | Operated By Jetstar Airways
11:45
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Sydney, Australia
03 h 05 m
13:50
Fri, 5 Dec 25
Terminal T2
Cairns, Australia
BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN
Information not available
Economy saver
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 8,935
₹ 83,163
Economy flex
Fare offered by airline.
₹ 1,25,629
| Colombo Cairns Cheap Flights | Fare | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare Today | Rs 0 | |
| Cheapest Fare Within 30 Days | Rs 63174 |
04 Dec
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| Cheapest Fare Within 90 Days | Rs 63174 |
04 Dec
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| Cheapest Fare Within 365 Days | Rs 63174 |
04 Dec
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Best Time to Visit
Colombo can be visited throughout the year because of its tropical climate but the months from January to March are considered to be ideal for sightseeing as the weather remains mostly sunny. For great deals and offers on Colombo hotels book through Goibibo.
Places to Visit
Being a tourist spot, Colombo has a wide range of attractions. Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Zoological Gardens and Beira Lake are must-visits if you are travelling with kids. For history buffs, The National Museum of Colombo, The Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum are perfect picks. Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Independence Square, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Fort and Mount Lavinia Beach are some of the other popular attractions of this city. Shopping in Colombo is a total delight as it boasts of several street markets and shopping malls. You can buy handicrafts, batiks, jewellery, gemstones and tea as souvenirs. Pettah, Majestic City, Barefoot, Stone N String, Paradise Road and Good Market are a few recommended places for shopping.
Hotels and Restaurants
Colombo is a haven for foodies as the city is dotted with many beautiful cafes, local eateries and fine-dine restaurants. Visit Mt Lavinia Beach to relish scrumptious seafood. Lagoon, Ministry of Crab, Upali’s by Nawaloka, Semondu, The London Grill and The Palmyrah Restaurant are some of the other recommended restaurants.
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Transportation
Being a popular tourist destination, Colombo is very well connected to the rest of the world. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the major airport, which is around 30 kms from the city centre. This airport serves various domestic flights as well as international flights. The airport connects Colombo to major cities of Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, the US and the Middle East. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo operate to and from Colombo. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Getting to other cities of the island is easy as Colombo has good railway connectivity. Fort Railway Station, which is served by Sri Lanka Railways is a major railway station in Colombo with frequent intercity and intracity trains. The Main Line connects the station to the cities in the east like Ragama, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya while Coast Line connects the station to the south. Coming to Colombo via road is very easy as there are several private and government-owned buses to and from Colombo to rest part of the country. Local buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and rented cars are the modes of transport to travel locally.
Airport Address
Tel: 197 33 2424 (General Information) | 197 33 1377/2377 (Flight Information)
Frequently Asked Questions - Colombo to Cairns Flights
Q: Which is the cheapest flight from Colombo to Cairns in next 7 and next 30 days?
A: Cheapest flight in next 7 days on Colombo to Cairns route is at ₹63174. And in next 30 days lowest price on Colombo to Cairns route is ₹63174.
Q: Which are the most preferred airlines from Colombo to Cairns ?
A: Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia are the most preferred airlines on Colombo to Cairns flight route.
Q: What are the name and codes for Colombo and Cairns airports?
A: The name of Colombo airport is Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and its code is CMB and name of Cairns Airport is Cairns Intl, its code is CNS.
Q: When does the first flight leave from Colombo to Cairns?
A: The first flight from Colombo to Cairns is Srilankan Airlines, Virgin Australia at 00:25.
Q: What is today’s cheapest fare from Colombo to Cairns?
A: Today lowest airfare on Colombo to Cairns flight route is 0.
Q: Which airline has maximum number for flights between Colombo to Cairns?
A: Out of 58 daily flights between Colombo to Cairns Qantas Airways has maximum 36 flights. After that Jetstar Airways has 11, Srilankan Airlines has 8, Etihad Airways has 6, Cathay Pacific has 4, Malaysia Airlines has 4, Qatar Airways has 4, Virgin Australia has 4, Air India has 2, Emirates has 1, Singapore Airlines has 1, Thai Airways has 1 flights between Colombo to Cairns.
Q: Which is the last flight on Colombo to Cairns route?
A: The last flight from Colombo to Cairns route is Air India, Virgin Australia at 17:05.
Q: How many flights fly from Colombo to Cairns on the daily basis?
A: Around 58 flights are flying daily from Colombo to Cairns. Out of which 0 are direct and 58 are connecting flights on this route. Some major airlines between this route are Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia.
