Cheap flights from Cairns, Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka

Flights starting at $412. Choose between Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, or AirAsia to find the best price.

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The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Scoot. Cairns and Colombo have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, World's End, Sri Lanka, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, and Galle Fort.

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo0
0
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes0
0
AirAsiaAXMAKNo0
0
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo0
0
ScootTGWTRNoNo

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
July29°C25°C
August28°C25°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
154
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 Mar
92%
30°C25°C
29 Mar
88%
29°C26°C
Saturday
23 Mar
83%
31°C26°C
30 Mar
89%
30°C27°C
Sunday
24 Mar
88%
30°C25°C
31 Mar
89%
31°C27°C
Monday
25 Mar
88%
31°C26°C
1 Apr
78%
31°C26°C
Tuesday
26 Mar
85%
30°C27°C
2 Apr
88%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
27 Mar
87%
29°C27°C
3 Apr
82%
31°C26°C
Thursday
28 Mar
87%
30°C26°C
4 Apr
89%
30°C27°C

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