Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing and Guangzhou are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from PEK to CAN start at 07:00 — the earliest with Air China. The last departure is at 21:30 with Air China. In total, you can choose from 150 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
Your PEK to CAN flight won't wait if you're running 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 travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Guangzhou (and then other corners of China) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Air China is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Hainan Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PEK to CAN flights, with 81.12% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between PEK and CAN:
Chongqing Airport
Hangzhou Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
R 1,631 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,589. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEK to CAN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PEK to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Beijing Capital Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PEK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go 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.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to explore Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
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 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.