Cheap flights from Cairns, Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka
Flights starting at $435. Choose between AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, or SriLankan Airlines to find the best price.
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The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, and VietJet Air. Cairns and Colombo have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Galle Fort, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, World's End, Sri Lanka, and Sigiriya - Sri Lanka.
Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Colombo
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia | AXM | AK | No | 0 0 |
Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes | No |
Weather in Colombo
Average Weather
Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
January | 30°C | 23°C |
February | 31°C | 23°C |
March | 31°C | 25°C |
April | 31°C | 26°C |
May | 30°C | 26°C |
June | 29°C | 25°C |
July | 29°C | 25°C |
August | 28°C | 25°C |
September | 29°C | 25°C |
October | 29°C | 25°C |
November | 29°C | 24°C |
December | 29°C | 24°C |
14 day forecast
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