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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,319. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Guangzhou.R 3,813 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,813, select.
Guangzhou.R 3,854 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,854, select.
Guangzhou.R 3,858 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,858, select.
Guangzhou.R 3,919 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,919, select.
Guangzhou.R 3,922 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,922, select.
Guangzhou.R 3,932 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,932, select.
Guangzhou.R 3,932 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,932, select.
Guangzhou.R 4,003 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,003, select.
Guangzhou.R 5,697 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,697, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,941, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,946 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,946, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,948 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,948, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,948 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,948, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,948 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,948, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,956 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,956, select.
Guangzhou.R 7,963 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,963, 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 July.
Jul
from R 3,813
Aug
from R 4,003
Sep
from R 3,858
Oct
from R 3,919
Nov
from R 3,854
Dec
from R 3,932
Jan
from R 3,922
Feb
from R 9,287
Mar
from R 3,932
Apr
from R 5,697
May
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Jun
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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.

Fuoshan

21km from central Guangzhou
Closest
from R 12,096
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Guangzhou

29km from central Guangzhou
Cheapest
from R 3,813
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Shenzhen Bao'an International

78km from central Guangzhou
from R 3,848
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Colombo to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,813
Cheapest month to flyJuly
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 return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou is R 6,319. 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.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Guangzhou is usually August.
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 Monday, 3 August 2026.
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, Air China and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.

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

  • Flights from CMB to CAN start from 13:45 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:35 with SriLankan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.

  • Your CMB to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Guangzhou (and perhaps some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this airline.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SriLankan Airlines.

  • SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CMB to CAN flights.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between CMB and CAN:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Kunming Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • At the moment, R 3,813 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,319. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from CMB to CAN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CMB to CAN.

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

Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • 69% of flights taking off from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central Colombo to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CMB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.

  • Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Guangzhou

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.