Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Guangzhou and Xi An follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from CAN to XIY start from 06:20 — the earliest with 9 Air Co. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 133 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CAN to XIY flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport to pick from. When planning your Xi An journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Southern.
With a dependable 92.19% of services arriving on schedule, China Southern has the best on-time record for CAN to XIY flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and XIY:
Chongqing Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Guiyang Airport
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN land on time.
Guangzhou Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near XIY instead:
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Reserve your ride from Xi An Xianyang Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
XIY is located at Airport Ave.
From Xi An Xianyang Airport, Xi An is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Xi An. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Xi An is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to XIY in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've done Xi An, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 467 kilometres south-west to Nanchong to check off its leading attractions. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of China, head for Zhengzhou, roughly 434 kilometres east of Xi An. Foguang Temple, Runis of Shang Dynasty and Zhengzhou Zoo - Animal Kingdom are key reasons to visit.