Travelling from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to CAN.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flight ticket with departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). See if flying from CMB works better for your plans.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Colombo to CAN out of CMB. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
SriLankan Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from CMB to CAN.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Colombo to CAN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CAN:
Go beyond Guangzhou and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
ج.م. 8,939 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 15,421. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to CAN.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Colombo to CAN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guangzhou to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 21ºC.
More about Guangzhou
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
Your visit to Guangzhou isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you want to check out another corner of China, head for Hong Kong, roughly 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are among the biggest draws.
