Travelling from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
London has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Jump on a direct London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. You can travel from LHR to CAN on China Southern Airlines's 10pm flight.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to CAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart from this terminal.
China Southern Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport departing from LHR.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with China Southern between LHR and CAN.
With an impressive 91.53% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to CAN that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and CAN include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.
From LGW, direct flights from London to CAN can be booked with China Southern Airlines.
On the LGW to CAN route, China Southern is the go-to airline for most travellers.
If you're looking for a carrier with a strong punctuality record, go with China Southern. It has an on-time performance of 87.5% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and CAN:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CAN flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down right on cue.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to lower fares. When departing from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to CAN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
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 London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is Rs92,787. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs158,178. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from London to CAN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to CAN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). January is the most popular month to visit Guangzhou. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
Before locking in your London to CAN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC.
More about Guangzhou
Once you've booked your flight from London to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden are must-do's during your Guangzhou adventure.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 121 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights 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 trip is complete without dropping by Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
