Flying from Wudangshan Airport (WDS) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Shiyan and Guangzhou share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are seven Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, jump on the 07:00 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 10:25 with China Southern Airlines.
To ensure you catch your WDS to CAN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
China Southern has direct flights from Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Guangzhou — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
With an impressive 83.61% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern has the best on-time record for WDS to CAN flights.
Handy information about Wudangshan Airport (WDS)
80% of flights leaving Wudangshan Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of WDS.
Central Shiyan to Wudangshan Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near WDS? If you're catching an early flight from Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel near CAN if you're taking a late Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Guangzhou in March.
When booking your flight from Wudangshan Airport to Guangzhou Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from WDS to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without dropping by Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
