Colombo, Sri LankaGuangzhou, China

Flights from Colombo to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 5h 30m (3,995 km). SriLankan Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $505 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Guangzhou: created by Daniel Berthold, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Guangzhou

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — arriving in Guangzhou

Airport transfer

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A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Colombo →2 lounges at Colombo Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Colombo to Guangzhou

Carriers on CMB–CAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SriLankan Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Colombo to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $505 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $197. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$52126 Oct 2026 · SriLankan Airlines	$226 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$52730 Nov 2026 · SriLankan Airlines	$207 · 1 stop23 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$50529 Dec 2026 · SriLankan Airlines	$197 · 1 stop10 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$51916 Jan 2027 · SriLankan Airlines	$205 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$53022 Feb 2027 · SriLankan Airlines	$205 · 1 stop24 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$5289 Mar 2027 · SriLankan Airlines	$265 · 1 stop8 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $207 for November 2026, $197 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Guangzhou, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Guangzhou

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Colombo to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Colombo to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Colombo (CMB) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 5h 30m, covering 3,995 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Colombo from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3,995 km (2,482 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Colombo to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CMB–CAN route include SriLankan Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Colombo to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CMB–CAN was $505 USD with SriLankan Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $197 one-way, against $265 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Colombo to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $197 with one stop against $505 nonstop, a saving of $308. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Sri Lanka to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Guangzhou?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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