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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Guangzhou

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration17 h and 45 mFlights between Colombo and Guangzhou take, on average, 17 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£155Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Guangzhou found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Guangzhou

Destination airportGuangzhou Baiyun International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Guangzhou

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Guangzhou

Airlines flying this routeSrilankan AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Colombo to Guangzhou

One-way average Price£312The average price for a flight Colombo - Guangzhou at Opodo is £312, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Guangzhou when departing from Colombo

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 8.98 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 2,485 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Guangzhou airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)How far from city centre: 18 mi

Book your Colombo to Guangzhou flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Guangzhou (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £155, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Guangzhou takes roughly 7 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Guangzhou route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Arrival airport: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

The weather in Guangzhou

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Guangzhou, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 11ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 10ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: December
Wettest month: May

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Guangzhou

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Guangzhou:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Guangzhou. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Guangzhou

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Guangzhou?

When you fly from Colombo to Guangzhou the average price is £312. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Guangzhou at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Guangzhou is 155 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Guangzhou?

The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Guangzhou are October, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Guangzhou?

The best time of the year to go to Guangzhou when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Guangzhou from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, September and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Guangzhou.

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Guangzhou?

The total flight time between Colombo and Guangzhou is of around 17 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,484.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Guangzhou compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Guangzhou can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Guangzhou, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Guangzhou?

The main airport route flying between Colombo and Guangzhou is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Guangzhou?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Colombo to Guangzhou are:

Srilankan Airlines.

Air Asia

Malaysia Airlines
China Eastern Airlines

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