Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Beijing and Guangzhou are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are 191 Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 07:00 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:30 with Air China.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK to CAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Guangzhou, China. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With an impressive 88.52% of services arriving as planned, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PEK to CAN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PEK and CAN:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Huangshan Tunxi International Airport
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is R 1,755. A round-trip fare right now is R 4,810. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from PEK to CAN by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
79.67% of flights taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PEK:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAN if you're catching a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserving your ride from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International 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 bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its popular sights. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Dongguan is another well-known destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without dropping by 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
