Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Beijing: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing and Guangzhou (where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located) are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is the most traveled route. When searching for your flight, you can choose from 175 services every week between CAN and PKX.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CAN to Beijing flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Begin your journey at CAN and fly nonstop to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing tickets.
These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing:
The journey from central Guangzhou to CAN takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
85% of flights leaving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from CAN.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Beijing
RM408 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing flight. Return plane tickets start from RM783. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from CAN to Beijing by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance of your flight from CAN to Beijing. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, book even earlier to get the best possible rate.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 48 kilometres from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Travelling by public transport will take around 45 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near PKX. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your CAN to Beijing flight at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, visit Beijing in December.
Before booking a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Beijing is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another favourite destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without seeing Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.