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Cheapest return flight
£405
Typical prices: £385-£527
Cathay Pacific
Sat 24/11Tue 27/11
CAN - CMB • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 5h 35m
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Cheapest • Avg £319 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 42m (one-way)
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Recent return flight deals from Guangzhou to Colombo

Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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05:45 - 23:25CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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00:45 - 21:05CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
17h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£405Cathay Pacific
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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05:45 - 23:25CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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00:45 - 21:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
17h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£443Cathay Pacific
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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16:25 - 00:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 45m2 stops Hanoi Noibai Ho Chi Minh City
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01:55 - 14:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 45m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
£484Vietnam Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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16:25 - 00:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 45m2 stops Hanoi Noibai Ho Chi Minh City
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01:55 - 14:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 45m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
£485Vietnam Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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02:30 - 22:05CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 05m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
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23:05 - 01:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
23h 55m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
£509VietJet Air
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Vietnam Airlines Logo
16:25 - 00:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 45m2 stops Hanoi Noibai Ho Chi Minh City
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01:55 - 15:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
35h 00m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi Noibai
£565Vietnam Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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16:25 - 00:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 45m2 stops Hanoi Noibai Ho Chi Minh City
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01:55 - 15:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
35h 00m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi Noibai
£566Vietnam Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
VietJet Air Logo
02:30 - 22:05CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 05m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
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23:05 - 02:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
48h 40m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi Noibai
£594VietJet Air
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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02:30 - 22:05CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 05m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
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23:05 - 02:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
48h 40m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi Noibai
£595VietJet Air
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:20 - 00:40CAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 50m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
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01:55 - 14:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
9h 45m1 stop Ho Chi Minh City
£932Vietnam Airlines
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How much is a return flight from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Return flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically range from £385 to £527. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £405 on Cathay Pacific.

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£405
Round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Your Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 07:35
    • Latest: departs at 03:15 and lands at 08:50.

    The flight takes about 5h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 5h 35m, covering 2,481 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £385 to £527, with an average of £510 over the past 12 months. Anything below £385 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £319 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with £527 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Which car hire options are available at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • Ace
    • AcaRent
    • SR RENT A CAR

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 63% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £270 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £632, a difference of £362.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Guangzhou and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 42m, compared to 10h 51m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 11h 10m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

  • What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Guangzhou (India Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Guangzhou to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average £270, about £362 less than Monday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £319 return on this route – about £208 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Guangzhou to Colombo?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guangzhou Baiyun to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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