Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Dar Es Salaam.
Flights from DAR to CAN start from 05:15 — the first with Air Tanzania. The last service of the day is at 05:15 with Air Tanzania. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DAR to CAN flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Tanzania has direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Guangzhou — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Tanzania.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for DAR to CAN flights is Air Tanzania.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DAR and CAN:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is R 8,190. A return plane ticket is currently R 13,221. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DAR to CAN.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from DAR to CAN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
68.39% of flights leaving from Julius Nyerere International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DAR? If you've booked an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAR to CAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its leading sights. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of China, consider Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are highlights.
