Flying from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou 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.
You can choose from 25 weekly Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Garuda Indonesia is the earliest flight you can take. TransNusa operates the latest service of the day at 19:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CGK to CAN flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport, so getting to Guangzhou (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Southern tops the list for bookings on this route.
Grumeti Air is a leader in on-time performance for CGK to CAN flights, with 80.56% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CGK and CAN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
R 1,794 is the lowest price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,001. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CGK to CAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CGK to CAN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Of all flights leaving Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and public transport alternatives.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CGK? If you've booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Reserve a hotel close to CAN if you're on a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go beyond Guangzhou and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserving your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Guangzhou in March.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you want to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to CAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.