Flying from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Taipei. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) out of here.
Jump on a direct Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Guangzhou (where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 18 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the busiest route. EVA Air operates the earliest flight at 8:10am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from TPE to CAN is with China Southern Airlines at 2:55pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to CAN, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can book a direct flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
At TPE, there's a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, such as:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with China Southern between TPE and CAN.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier on this route.
TPE is around 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can get to TSA from central Taipei in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Taipei to CAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Taipei Songshan Airport:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 92% of them touching down on schedule.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, central Guangzhou is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is R 2,403. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,996. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to CAN.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Guangzhou. January is when most people book flights from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Taipei to CAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Guangzhou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guangzhou right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden are must-visits when exploring Guangzhou.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Hong Kong is another essential stop in China and is around 153 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without seeing Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.