Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Chiang Mai.
Each week, there are 13 Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CNX to CAN flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
China Southern has direct flights from Chiang Mai 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.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating CNX to CAN flights. A reliable 90.63% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CNX and CAN:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
73% of flights that leave from Chiang Mai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Chiang Mai Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CNX:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Hertz.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Guangzhou. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Guangzhou Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CNX to CAN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in China, consider Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are among the biggest draws.