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Flight deals from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.RM2,803 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Jetstar and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,803, select.
Colombo.RM2,826 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,826, select.
Colombo.RM2,900 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,900, select.
Colombo.RM2,900 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,900, select.
Colombo.RM2,905 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,905, select.
Colombo.RM3,003 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,003, select.
Colombo.RM3,003 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,003, select.
Colombo.RM3,078 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,078, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from RM4,323
Mar
from RM2,900
Apr
from RM2,826
May
from RM2,905
Jun
from RM3,003
Jul
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Aug
from RM3,393
Sep
from RM3,527
Oct
from RM3,003
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Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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Cairns to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM2,803
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake is RM2,803. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM2,803.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Colombo is four hours 30 minutes behind Cairns and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your CNS to CMB flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CNS and CMB:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • RM1,376 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,803. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from CNS to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CNS to CMB.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • When it comes to Cairns Airport's on-time performance, 71.55% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CNS:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Colombo in April.

  • Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to visit Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNS to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Start your sightseeing at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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