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.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 36 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
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.