Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou three hours ahead of Almaty.
There are eight Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your ALA to CAN flight won't wait if you're 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.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
FlyArystan has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Guangzhou — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
FlyArystan tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 88.0% of services landing on schedule, China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering ALA to CAN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ALA and CAN include:
Beijing Capital Airport
Beijing Daxing Airport
Urumqi Airport
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights leaving Almaty Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Almaty Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ALA? If you've booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're landing on a late Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near CAN:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Guangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Guangzhou Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to CAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
