Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Hong Kong and Guangzhou share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Choose from 39 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight you can take. Cathay Pacific operates the latest service of the day at 20:05.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to CAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Guangzhou (and then exploring more of China!) is easy with Cathay Pacific. This popular airline has direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Cathay Pacific on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for HKG to CAN flights is Cathay Pacific.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and CAN:
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
Haikou Meilan International Airport
Sanya Phoenix International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is £86. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from HKG to CAN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HKG to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Reserve a hotel close to CAN if you're on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is roughly 20 miles from the centre of Guangzhou. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HKG to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 65 miles south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 30 miles east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
