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One Way Price

โ‚น 62,127 โ‚น 1,78,000

Duration

12 h 5 m 48 h 0 m

Stops From Colombo

Departure From Colombo

Before
6 AM

โ‚น 62,127

6 AM to 12 PM

โ‚น 99,611

12 PM to 6 PM

โ‚น 99,611

Arrival at Cairns

6 AM to 12 PM

โ‚น 62,127

12 PM to 6 PM

โ‚น 1,03,683

After
6 PM

โ‚น 1,03,783

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(19)

SkyTeam

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Star Alliance

(1)

Layover Airports

+ 1 more

Layover Duration

1 h 30 m 26 h 30 m

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Colombo To Cairns Flights

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Cathay Pacific

โ‚น 62,127

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Cathay Pacific CX | 610

00:45

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

05 h 25 m

08:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific CX | 147

00:30

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

07 h 25 m

09:55

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeSeatMeal

Economy light

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
1 Piece
Cancellation Fee starting
โ‚น 11,800
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 9,075
Chargeable
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 62,127

Economy essential

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
2 Pieces
Cancellation Fee starting
โ‚น 10,890
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 7,260
Free seats available
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 73,750

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
2 Pieces
Cancellation Fee starting
โ‚น 9,075
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 88,961

Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways

More Timing Options

โ‚น 99,611

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Etihad Airways EY | 391

16:20

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h 45 m

19:35

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal A

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Etihad Airways EY | 454

21:05

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal A

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

13 h 50 m

17:55

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 950

06:20

Sun, 1 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

03 h

08:20

Sun, 1 Mar 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Economy Basic

Fare offered by airlines.

7 Kgs
0 Kg
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed

โ‚น 99,611

Economy Value

Fare offered by airlines.

7 Kgs
25 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 57,165

โ‚น 1,01,881

Economy Comfort

Fare offered by airlines.

7 Kgs
30 Kgs
Cancellation Fee starting
โ‚น 54,445
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 45,370

โ‚น 1,09,141

Economy Deluxe

Fare offered by airlines.

7 Kgs
40 Kgs
Cancellation Fee starting
โ‚น 36,295
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 36,295

โ‚น 1,20,936

Qantas Airways

โ‚น 1,03,683

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Qantas Airways QF | 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 54

22:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

08 h

08:40

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 5839 | Operated By Jetstar Airways

15:00

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 15 m

17:15

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy saver

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 9,075
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,03,683

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,21,863

Qantas Airways

More Timing Options

โ‚น 1,03,783

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Qantas Airways QF | 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 54

22:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

08 h

08:40

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 1886

14:25

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

16:50

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy saver

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 9,075
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,03,783

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,21,966

Qantas Airways

โ‚น 1,04,432

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Qantas Airways QF | 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 292

20:30

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

07 h 55 m

07:25

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 922

09:45

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 05 m

11:50

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy saver

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
โ‚น 9,075
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,04,432

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,22,629

Singapore Airlines

โ‚น 1,05,159

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Singapore Airlines SQ | 469

00:45

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

07:15

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal 0

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Singapore Airlines SQ | 203

08:45

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

06 h 35 m

17:20

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Economy Flexi

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
30 Kgs
Cancellation Fee starting
โ‚น 9,075
Free date change allowed

โ‚น 1,05,159

Qantas Airways

โ‚น 1,21,966

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Qantas Airways QF | 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 52

19:55

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

08 h

05:55

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 1882

08:35

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

11:00

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,21,966

Srilankan Airlines, Qantas Airways

โ‚น 1,34,924

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Srilankan Airlines UL | 308

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 52

19:55

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

08 h

05:55

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 1882

08:35

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

11:00

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy flex

Fare offered by airlines.

1 Piece
30 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,34,924

Srilankan Airlines, Qantas Airways

โ‚น 1,35,587

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Srilankan Airlines UL | 308

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 2

19:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

07 h 55 m

06:35

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 922

09:45

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 05 m

11:50

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy flex

Fare offered by airlines.

1 Piece
30 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,35,587

Qantas Airways

โ‚น 1,40,779

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Colombo to Cairns , 27 Feb

Qantas Airways QF | 3422 | Operated By Srilankan Airlines

12:10

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Colombo, Sri Lanka

04 h

18:40

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 52

19:55

Fri, 27 Feb 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

08 h

05:55

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 5910 | Operated By Jetstar Airways

08:55

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

11:20

Sat, 28 Feb 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeMeal

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

1 Piece
40 Kgs
Non-refundable fare
Free date change allowed
Get complimentary meals

โ‚น 1,40,779

Colombo to Cairns Flights Information:-

Looking for Colombo to Cairns Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Intl and the IATA code for the same is CNS.
Currently, there are 6 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 19 flights take off from Colombo to Cairns every week.

Need information on Colombo to Cairns airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Colombo to Cairns flight would be 62127, which may go up to 172280 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Colombo to Cairns

If you are looking for Colombo to Cairns flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Cathay Pacific : 1, Etihad Airways : 1, Jetstar Airways : 1, Qantas Airways : 1, Singapore Airlines : 1, Srilankan Airlines : 1

To board the first Colombo to Cairns flight, choose Cathay Pacific, which departs at 00:45 The last flight for this route is Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, departing at 16:20

Cairns Airport Information

Cairns Intl

Frequently Asked Questions - Colombo to Cairns Flights

Q: What are the most booked classes for a Colombo to Cairns flight?

A: For Colombo to Cairns flights, most travellers prefer economy or business class tickets.

Q: Do I have to present an ID proof during check-in?

A: Yes, you need to present your passport during check-in for your international flight.

Q: What is the largest number of seats that I can reserve in a single booking?

A: You can reserve seats for up to 9 people in a single transaction.

Q: What are the latest flight offers at MakeMyTrip for Colombo to Cairns?

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Q: How can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my Colombo to Cairns flight?

A: Avail your boarding pass by sharing your booking confirmation at the airport. The staff will hand over the boarding pass to you after verifying your details. You can also visit the airlineโ€™s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

Q: How much time does it take to get confirmation on a flight ticket?

A: It only takes a few minutes to receive a ticket confirmation at your registered email address.

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my Colombo to Cairns flight?

A: Check with your airline and register a complaint with them. Provide them the details with your proof of address, ID and travel for recovering your lost baggage.

Q: Can I carry food on my Colombo to Cairns flight?

A: Airlines have varying rules on allowing passengers to carry their own food on the flight. Please check with the specific airline for further clarity on the same.

Q: Why should I choose business class over economy class?

A: Business class comes with its own unique perks like spacious seats, fancier meal options and personalised services that make it worth the high price. Most airlines also offer access to airport lounges where you can unwind and entertain yourself while waiting for your flight.

Q: Which are the most preferred airlines in the world?

A: The most preferred airlines in the world are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Oman Air and AirAsia.

Q: Do airlines from Colombo to Cairns offer sleeping areas?

A: Several airlines flying from Colombo to Cairns provide space for sleeping. In most cases, this service is available on a pay per use basis.

Q: How much baggage can I carry on a Colombo to Cairns flight?

A: Each airline has a different baggage policy. So you must contact the airline for exact details on the same.

Q: Can I pay later for my flight tickets for Colombo to Cairns?

A: No, currently MakeMyTrip does not offer any such option for flight bookings.

Q: Can I book tickets for another person from my own account?

A: Yes, you can book a ticket for someone else too. For that, you will have to provide their personal details while booking the flight.

Important Information about Colombo to Cairns Flight

Lowest Fare for Colombo to Cairns Flight โ‚น null- 27 Feb
Today's Lowest Fare โ‚น 0
Total flights from Colombo to Cairns in a Week 19 Flights
First Flight Cathay Pacific, departs at 00:45
Last Flight Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, departs at 16:20
Non-Stop Flights from Colombo to Cairns 0
Airport Name & codes of Colombo & Cairns Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo-CMB, Cairns Intl, Cairns-CNS

About Colombo (CMB)

Colombo is one of the finest cities in Sri Lanka. Being the largest city in the terms of population, Colombo is also the commercial and financial heart of the country. The warm hospitality and deep rooted culture will surely grab your attention and offer you a pleasant stay here. The natural surroundings, fascinating beaches and long standing palm trees add a touch of excitement in your life while moving in and around the city with your loved ones. Colombo is also a tourist hub of the country as it has a number of attractions which not only attract travelers of neighboring countries but also from different corner of the world. Here, you will find vast historical past which makes it a multi-ethnic as well as multi-cultural city. The scenic charm of this magnificent metropolis will offer peace to the mind and pleasure to the heart. The Fort, Pettah, Galle Face Green, Slave Island, Mount Lavinia, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Dehiwala Zoo, National Museum, The Viharamahadevi Park, Wolvendaal Church, and Hindu Temples are some of the best places of this city where you can enjoy a fabulous time. All these attractions will give you an excellent blend of its present and past. Don't forget to have an evening walk with your beloved at Beach Waadiya. It will be an amazing to see the sunset evening at this beach. The sea cuisines give you a lip smacking taste. The beach side resorts and Colombo's hotels are quite famous for their ultra modern amenities. Tourists love to visit this part of the country during the tome of winter as the summers are quite hot and humid. From the months of October to January, the climate remains pleasant. The best thing about this alluring and tempting city is that it is well connected to all the major parts of the world. All the leading airlines land their flights here. MakeMyTrip.com, a leading online travel portal of India, offers you some of the best deals on your Colombo tour packages. To book your Colombo flights or hotels, you just need to follow few steps on this portal. It is quite easy to book your entire package here.

Colombo Address

Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tel: 197 33 2424 (General Information) | 197 33 1377/2377 (Flight Information)

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Cairns Address

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