Traveling from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Guangzhou is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometers from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 33 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and CAN:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to CAN, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CAN:
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 36 minutes to reach the center driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is $421. The cheapest price for a return flight is $866. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Vancouver to CAN. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Guangzhou. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Schedule your flight from Vancouver to CAN for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guangzhou to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 21ºC.
More about Guangzhou
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall are highlights which should be on any good Guangzhou itinerary.
Complete your Guangzhou trip with a car rental
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