Airline

China Southern Airlines (CZ)

As Asia's largest airline, China Southern Airlines connects passengers to over 200 global destinations from its major hubs in Guangzhou and Beijing. Experience modern aircraft, extensive route networks, and award-winning hospitality.

Why travelers choose China Southern Airlines

  • Asia's largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried
  • Dual primary hubs at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and Beijing Daxing (PKX)
  • Modern fleet of over 850 aircraft including Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s
  • Extensive global network serving over 200 destinations in 40+ countries

Fare families

Economy Class

Affordable comfort with personal entertainment and complimentary dining on long-haul flights.

  • Standard comfortable seat pitch (31-32 inches)
  • Complimentary hot meals and beverages
  • Personal AVOD in-flight entertainment system
  • 1 piece of checked baggage (up to 23kg on international flights)

Premium Economy

Enhanced comfort featuring extra legroom, priority services, and upgraded amenities.

  • Spacious seating with 35-38 inches of pitch
  • Priority boarding and dedicated check-in counters
  • Upgraded meal service and amenity kits
  • 2 pieces of checked baggage (up to 23kg each)

Business Class

Premium luxury featuring lie-flat beds, exclusive lounge access, and gourmet dining.

  • 180-degree fully flat bed seats with direct aisle access
  • Exclusive VIP lounge access globally
  • Gourmet multi-course dining and premium wines
  • 2 pieces of checked baggage (up to 32kg each)

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Economy Class typically includes 1 cabin bag (up to 8kg) and 1 checked bag (up to 23kg) on international routes. Premium Economy includes 2 checked bags (23kg each), while Business Class allows 2 checked bags (up to 32kg each). Domestic allowances may vary.

Change policy

Ticket flexibility depends on the purchased fare class. Basic Economy fares may be non-refundable and incur change fees, while Premium Economy and Business Class tickets offer greater flexibility with reduced or waived change fees. Fare differences always apply.

Check-in

Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before departure depending on the departure city. Airport counters typically open 3 hours before international flights and close 45-60 minutes prior to departure. Passengers with checked bags should arrive early.

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Colombo (CMB) network

China Southern Airlines operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight CZ 203 • Daily

4h 15m
08:55 → 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB → SIN

Flight CZ 468 • Daily

4h 30m
10:45 → 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB → LHR

Flight CZ 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight CZ 204 • Daily

4h 15m
14:20 → 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN → CMB

Flight CZ 469 • Daily

3h 40m
19:20 → 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR → CMB

Flight CZ 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m
21:55 → 12:40+1 1 stop via hub