Flying from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
The average length of a direct Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou.
With 18 direct flights a week 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 flying, the last departure from TPE to CAN is with China Southern Airlines at 2:55pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Taipei to CAN. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can take a direct flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
At TPE, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, including:
China Southern Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from TPE to CAN.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is China Southern Airlines.
TPE is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to CAN flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 91.15% of them touching down as expected.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you have a late flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
At the moment, R 2,037 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,718. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to CAN.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring cheap Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, 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)
April is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Taipei to CAN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guangzhou
After booking your flight from Taipei to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Guangzhou when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to 珠江夜景 followed by Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, Hong Kong is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.