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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Guangzhou.C$476 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 17, returning Tue, Jun 24.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Jun 17, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Guangzhou on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$476, select.
Guangzhou.C$526 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 3, returning Thu, Jul 10.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Jul 3, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$526, select.
Guangzhou.C$563 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 23, returning Thu, Jun 5.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, May 23, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Jun 5, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$563, select.
Guangzhou.C$569 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 26, returning Wed, May 28.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, May 26, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Guangzhou on Wed, May 28, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$569, select.
Guangzhou.C$589 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 23, returning Wed, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Jun 23, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Guangzhou on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$589, select.
Guangzhou.C$621 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15, returning Sun, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Guangzhou on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$621, select.
Guangzhou.C$621 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15, returning Wed, Oct 22.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Guangzhou on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$621, select.
Guangzhou.C$638 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Nov 1, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Guangzhou on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$638, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from C$569
Jun
from C$476
Jul
from C$526
Aug
from C$667
Sep
from C$662
Oct
from C$621
Nov
from C$638
Dec
from C$840
Jan
from C$829
Feb
from C$894
Mar
from C$780
Apr
from C$872

Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou

Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

Colombo to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$476
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou is C$476. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou.
SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou.
There are 4 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.

  • Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.

  • Each week, there are 13 Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 13:55 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:40 with SriLankan Airlines.

  • Your CMB to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month like February? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Guangzhou — and maybe even more of China if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.

  • Among carriers operating CMB to CAN flights, SriLankan Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CMB and CAN:

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • C$279 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$476. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CMB to CAN.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from CMB to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • 75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near CMB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

  • The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.

  • From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Guangzhou in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CMB to CAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • Guangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.

  • Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Guangzhou

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