Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Seoul.
Each week, there are 42 Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, jump on the 08:30 Asiana Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:10 with Asiana Airlines.
To ensure you catch your ICN to CAN flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's best 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 travel during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Guangzhou, China. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating ICN to CAN flights. An impressive 95.08% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between ICN and CAN:
Hangzhou Airport
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Wuxi Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ICN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAN if you're taking a late Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that most visitors tend to miss. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Guangzhou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Incheon International Airport to Guangzhou 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 ICN to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another essential stop in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
