Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou five hours ahead of Baghdad.
Your BGW to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Iraqi Airways has direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Guangzhou — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for BGW to CAN flights is Iraqi Airways.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between BGW and CAN:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
R 6,966 is currently the best price for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Return flights start from R 14,691. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGW to CAN.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BGW to CAN.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baghdad International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Got an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Stay at a hotel near BGW, such as Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will also have you moments from the departure gate.
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go beyond Guangzhou and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guangzhou in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to CAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its must-visit sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.
