Travelling from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is three hours ahead of Islamabad.
Each week, there are three Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, select the 21:35 China Southern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with China Southern Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ISB to CAN flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
China Southern is your gateway to exploring Guangzhou (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating ISB to CAN flights. An impressive 88.46% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ISB and CAN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Riyadh Airport
Urumqi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is R 6,896. A round-trip ticket right now is R 9,793. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from ISB to CAN, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ISB to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Islamabad Airport (ISB)
When it comes to Islamabad Airport's on-time performance, 67% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Islamabad Airport from central Islamabad, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ISB:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go beyond Guangzhou and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserving your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Islamabad Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can 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 ISB to CAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its top sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.
