Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EDI to CAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and CAN:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is R 6,732. A return ticket right now is R 12,236. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to CAN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CAN:
Travel where the road takes you with a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Booking 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
The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the centre of 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 Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
