Flying from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) heading out from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Guangzhou is eight hours ahead of Glasgow. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from Glasgow to CAN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Glasgow to CAN leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can get to PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to CAN flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CAN:
Drive into your next adventure with a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
ر.ق. 1,504 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Return flights start at ر.ق. 2,583. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to CAN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Guangzhou. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your Glasgow to CAN flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guangzhou
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island are essential stops on your Guangzhou itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Guangzhou. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Hong Kong is another favourite destination in China and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without visiting Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
