Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou five hours ahead of Jeddah.
You can choose from three weekly Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 01:05 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 01:50.
Your JED to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Guangzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating JED to CAN flights, Saudia has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JED and CAN:
Dubai Airport
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Currently, R 4,661 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,092. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from JED to CAN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JED to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights leaving Jeddah Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Central Jeddah to Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near JED? If you've booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel near CAN if you're catching a late Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Guangzhou. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Jeddah Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.