Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Jakarta.
Flights from CGK to CAN start at 08:15 — the earliest with Garuda Indonesia. The last service of the day is at 19:10 with TransNusa. In total, you can choose from 31 weekly Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CGK to CAN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, so getting to Guangzhou (and then seeing more parts of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is TransNusa.
With a reliable 91.18% of services arriving on schedule, Garuda Indonesia is the most punctual carrier offering CGK to CAN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGK and CAN:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Right now, R 1,592 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,212. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CGK to CAN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
73.0% of flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CGK:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you have a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CAN:
Go beyond Guangzhou and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGK to CAN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are among the biggest draws.