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Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake

Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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

Guangzhou to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$485
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week4

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake is $485. 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 32 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake.
SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of March 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 32 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 Colombo Bandaranayake 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 Colombo 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 Colombo Bandaranayake.

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

  • A direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes on average 5 hours 26 minutes. The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which makes it 2 hours 30 minutes behind Guangzhou.

  • You can choose from 13 weekly flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. The 02:00 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest you can take from CAN to CMB. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:40.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to check out the sights in Colombo — plus maybe even more of Sri Lanka if you have time.

  • We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAN and CMB include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Tianfu International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

  • To see whether you need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAN to CMB.

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

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is $208. The cheapest price for a return flight is $485. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flight tickets from CAN to CMB by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from CAN to CMB. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Colombo in April.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CAN to CMB sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip right by finding a wonderful stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CAN to CMB, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.

Complete your Colombo trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked a cheap ticket to Bandaranaike International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Colombo.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.