Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 50 minutes.
Doha is five hours behind Guangzhou and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 00:55 Qatar Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:30 with China Southern Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your CAN to DOH flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Doha (and then discovering more of Qatar!) is a snap with China Southern. This popular airline has direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
The most punctual carrier offering CAN to DOH flights is China Southern. Its services land as scheduled 77.69% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and DOH:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phuket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Currently, R 4,852 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,761. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAN to DOH.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CAN to DOH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights leaving Guangzhou Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from CAN.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CAN? If you're catching an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Reserve a hotel near DOH if you're catching a late Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Hamad International Airport rental car and explore Doha and beyond with your own wheels. SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamad International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to central Doha has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Doha in March.
The warmest month in Doha is July, with the temperature ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Hamad International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to DOH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Qatar
Doha is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Qatar waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Doha, a visit to Ar Rayyan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Education City Mosque.
Another well-known destination in Qatar, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is roughly 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. Make time for highlights including Barzan Towers.