Travelling from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). You can pick from 7 direct services each week. China Southern Airlines operates a 10pm departure between LHR and CAN.
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 board your flight from London to CAN.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
China Southern Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport departing from LHR.
Most travellers choose to book seats with China Southern Airlines between LHR and CAN.
China Southern Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 97.83% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to CAN that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and CAN include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Thinking of flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) plane tickets can be booked from here.
China Southern Airlines operates direct flights from London to CAN out of LGW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
China Southern Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the LGW to CAN route.
Book with China Southern Airlines for the most punctual service. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive as scheduled 88.89% of the time.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and CAN:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to CAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and CAN are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights that take off from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
R 6,478 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. A return flight starts from R 10,550. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to CAN.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to CAN.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Guangzhou. July is when most people book flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your London to CAN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Guangzhou
After booking your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island are top sights which should be on any well-planned Guangzhou itinerary.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're ready to explore another side of China, consider Hong Kong, about 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are the start of reasons to visit.