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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Quanzhou by plane or train

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Fly to Qingyang Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Qingyang Airport (IQN)CMB - IQN
17h 31m
¥1,883–5,837
Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)CMB - XMN
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Quanzhou
9h 59m
¥1,736–4,939
Fly to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)CMB - JJN
8h 26m
¥1,883–5,837

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Qingyang Airport (IQN) flights

27Weekly Planes

18h 9mAverage Duration

¥1,669Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,601 km
Duration: 17h 31m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Quanzhou, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Qingyang Airport (IQN) 4 times a day.

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Quanzhou(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Quanzhou, alternatively known as Chinchew, is a prefecture-level port city on the north bank of the Jin River, beside the Taiwan Strait in southern Fujian, People's Republic of China. It is Fujian's largest most populous metropolitan region, with an area of 11,245 km2 and a population of 8,782,285 as of the 2020 census. Its built-up area is home to 6,669,711 inhabitants, encompassing the Licheng, Fengze, and Luojiang urban districts; Jinjiang, Nan'an, and Shishi cities; Hui'an County; and the Quanzhou District for Taiwanese Investment. Quanzhou was China's 12th-largest extended metropolitan area in 2010.

Things to do in Quanzhou

Luoyang Bridge(Opens in a new window)

The Luoyang Bridge, also known as Wan'an Bridge, is located in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China. The stone bay bridge is situated at the mouth of Luoyang River. Being the first stone bay bridge in China, it enjoys the reputation of " one of the four ancient bridges of China".

Quanzhou Maritime Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Quanzhou Maritime Museum in the Fengze District of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, is the only museum in China specialising in overseas relations. Established in 1959, through its comprehensive and valuable display of historical relics relating to overseas transportation, the museum reflects the development history of the major Eastern port of the Middle Ages—Citong Port (刺桐港). It also showcases the important role that Quanzhou played in economic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries.

Mount Qingyuan(Opens in a new window)

Mount Qingyuan is a mountain and national park protecting it, Fujian Province, located in the East China region of China.

Zimao Mountain(Opens in a new window)

Zimao Mountain is a mountain located in Jinjiang City, a county-level city of Quanzhou County in Fujian Province of the East China region.

Places to stay in Quanzhou

Wanda Vista Quanzhou(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

C&D Hotel Quanzhou(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Vienna Hotel (Quanzhou Bus Station)(Opens in a new window)

7.4Good

Hilton Quanzhou Riverside(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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