Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to London: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London is 11 hours 50 minutes.
London is eight hours behind Guangzhou, where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located. London runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route, with seven weekly departures to choose from. You can travel from CAN to LHR at 13:05 with China Southern Airlines.
Allow plenty of time to catch your CAN to London flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at CAN and travel nonstop to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London tickets.
Book your ticket with China Southern Airlines. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from CAN to London with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CAN is about 31 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CAN:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 86.05% of flights that take off from CAN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London flight is ر.ق. 951. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,369. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CAN to London.
May is the best month for landing an awesome deal on Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAN to London by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 55 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
Look into staying at a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CAN to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is about 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 30 minutes.
Following your CAN to London flight, rest your head at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is around 64 kilometres from central London. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes using public transport.
Choose a hotel near STN and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you have a late CAN to London flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these accommodation options put comfort right within reach:
Begin your trip without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted names here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from STN four weeks before your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to London
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are often higher and top attractions can get busy. Visit London in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
