Cheapest flight ticket found	£271
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 59 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	Cathay Pacific
Average flights per week	67

Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to China

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to China from Colombo? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.

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Colombo to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £343. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Guangzhou.£271 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air China and Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £271, select.

Shanghai.£278 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £278, select.

Beijing.£297 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £297, select.

Chengdu.£300 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £300, select.

Zhengzhou.£312 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Zhengzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Zhengzhou on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.

Kunming.£318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Kunming on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £318, select.

Hangzhou.£322 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Hangzhou on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £322, select.

Tianjin.£327 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Tianjin.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tianjin on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £327, select.

Shenzhen.£328 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £328, select.

Wuhan.£332 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Wuhan Tianhe International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Wuhan Tianhe International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £332, select.

Qingdao.£332 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Qingdao on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £332, select.

Xiamen.£332 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Xiamen on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £332, select.

Hong Kong.£336 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £336, select.

Macau.£363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Macau.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Macau on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £363, select.

Changsha.£378 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Changsha.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Changsha on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.

Chongqing.£382 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chongqing.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chongqing on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £382, select.

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Flights from Colombo to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Colombo?

The cheapest flight from Colombo to China costs £271.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to China is September. See if any of these flights in September suit you.

What is the cheapest Colombo to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Colombo to China is Colombo to Guangzhou. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from £271.

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How long is the flight from Colombo to China?

The average flight time from Colombo to China is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Colombo?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Colombo is Air China.

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Cheapest flights to China from Colombo

How to find cheap flights from Colombo to China

£271 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Colombo to China.
That fare gets you from Colombo to Guangzhou in Guangzhou.
For one-way travel, the lowest available price right now is £154.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to find the lowest fares for different cities.
With roughly 75 international airports, China has plenty of arrival options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to widen your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Book early. You'll have more times, routes and airlines to pick from. Leave it late and you're likely to be left with limited options and higher costs.
Keep tabs on fare changes by creating a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app (if you haven't already) to get updates on the go.

Best time to fly from Colombo to China

September is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Colombo to China.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares coming in lower during midweek when it's quieter.
April, July and August mark the height of the travel season in China, with July the most popular of the three. Visit then for a buzzing atmosphere and plenty going on.
For a slower pace, February, March and December are a reliable choice. March is the quietest month.

Flights from Colombo to China: what to expect

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) is the main airport for departures from Colombo.
From Colombo, you can fly nonstop to around five airports across China.
Roughly 36 direct flights connect Colombo with cities across China each week.
Fly at cruising altitude with any of these top airlines:
When it comes to the most popular routes from Colombo to China, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chengdu are high up on the travel wishlist.
Looking for the quickest way there? Kunming has the shortest flight time at around 5 hours 20 minutes. Beijing has the longest at roughly 7 hours 5 minutes.
The average journey on this route comes in at around 6 hours 10 minutes.

Popular places to visit in China

Shanghai

One of the most popular destinations for Colombo to China flights, Shanghai heads the list of places to visit. Start your sightseeing at standout attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
You'll discover plenty of flight deals to Shanghai's busiest airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) offers a secondary option for landing.
Ready to find the right place to stay? Check out the selection of hotels in Shanghai.

Beijing

The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square offer a solid introduction to the highlights of Beijing.
You can reach the city through Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
Check out hotels in Beijing and lock in a stay that keeps up with your plans.

Chengdu

Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum are major attractions to cross off while you're in this part of Sichuan.
You can touch down at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), depending on what works for your route.
Whether you prefer fuss-free comfort or something fancier, hotels in Chengdu offer options for every kind of trip.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Know the entry rules before you head to the airport. Rules can change depending on your passport, reason for travel and length of stay. Always check with official sources like embassy websites or your airline.
The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY). You can pay by credit or debit card at larger businesses, but this does not always work beyond them.
The population of China is roughly 1.4 billion. Beijing is the capital.
There's more than one standard time zone in this destination, ranging from UTC+6 through to UTC+8.
For a warmer trip to China, consider July.
Conditions are often coolest around January.
August is usually the wettest time of year, while March is the driest.
Want to line up your Colombo to China flight with something big? Top events worth planning around include Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

With your cheap flight from Colombo to China locked in, it's time to plan the rest of your adventure. Discover competitive prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in China. You can also check out car rental options in China and compare offers from trusted companies in seconds.