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 - $3,100 and takes 13h.

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 and costs $600 - $3,100.

How far is it from Colombo to Cairns?

The distance between Colombo and Cairns is 7755 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 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 6:28 AM in Colombo and 10:58 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Cairns.

Colombo to Cairns - one way to travel via plane

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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairns (CNS)plane CMB - CNS
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$640–3,048

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

11Weekly Planes

15h 56mAverage Duration

$615Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,754.7 km
Duration: 13h

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

Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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