Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Gold Coast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your OOL to CAN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OOL and CAN include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Currently, R 5,008 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,530. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from OOL to CAN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from OOL to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights taking off from Gold Coast Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CAN:
Pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OOL to CAN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
If there's time to check out another major destination in China, consider Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are the start of reasons to visit.
