Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 12 hours 15 minutes.
Amsterdam is seven hours behind Guangzhou and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are eight Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 00:20 China Southern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 13:20 with China Southern Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
China Southern Airlines offers direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
China Southern Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CAN to AMS flights is China Southern Airlines. Its services land as planned 77.36% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAN and AMS:
Sheremetyevo International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
At the moment, R 5,351 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,904. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CAN to AMS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CAN to AMS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CAN land on schedule 86.05% of the time.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CAN:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Amsterdam in January.
Before locking in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAN to AMS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you're looking to explore another side of Netherlands, consider The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are the start of reasons to visit.
