Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from £314

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2 stops
Fri, May 15
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£314
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3 stops
Fri, May 15
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£358
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2 stops
Fri, May 15
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£383
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£389
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2 stops
Fri, May 15
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£391
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3 stops
Mon, May 11
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£403
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2 stops
Fri, May 15 – Thu, May 21
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£640
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Fri, May 15 – Tue, May 19
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£671
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3 stops
Fri, May 15 – Thu, May 21
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£684
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2 stops
Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
Cairns CNSColombo CMB
£713
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2 stops
Fri, May 15 – Thu, May 21
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£715
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Thu, May 14 – Mon, May 18
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£717
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£314

Cheapest round-trip

£640

Average round-trip

£766

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Colombo is served by Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located approximately 32 km north of the city center. This is Sri Lanka's main international gateway, handling the vast majority of international flights. Various airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours on the Colombo-Negombo road.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

Rs 3,500-Rs 4,500 (fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and fixed pricing

45-90 min

Rs 2,500-Rs 4,000 (app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-120 min

Rs 150-Rs 200 (to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

50-90 min

Rs 500-Rs 800 (air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD))

every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

45-90 min

Rs 5,000-Rs 8,000 (sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

Rs 2,800-Rs 4,500 (app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

familiar app experience

Notes:

  • Prices in LKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and Colombo city center can be very heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Pre-paid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall and offer fixed rates to various destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local mobile data or WiFi to function.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Colombo

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
ScootTGWTRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Colombo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February31°C23°C
March31°C25°C
April31°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C25°C
July28°C25°C
August28°C25°C
September28°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
84%
31°C27°C
3 May
89%
30°C27°C
Monday
27 Apr
87%
30°C27°C
4 May
89%
30°C28°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
89%
30°C27°C
5 May
82%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
6 May
88%
29°C27°C
Thursday
30 Apr
31°C28°C
7 May
82%
31°C28°C
Friday
1 May
86%
31°C28°C
8 May
86%
30°C27°C
Saturday
2 May
85%
31°C28°C
9 May
89%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Scoot. Cairns and Colombo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and World's End, Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Colombo with Jetstar Airways, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Colombo?
Traveling between Cairns and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Colombo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Colombo arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Colombo depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Colombo arrive?

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