Flying from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou five hours ahead of Manama.
Flights from BAH to CAN start at 22:40 — the first with Gulf Air. The latest departure is at 23:00 with Gulf Air. Overall, there are three weekly Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BAH 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.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Gulf Air offers direct flights from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Guangzhou — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier that operates BAH to CAN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BAH and CAN:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is 294 €. A return fare is currently 530 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BAH to CAN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BAH to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Of the departures from Bahrain Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Bahrain Airport from central Manama, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BAH:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you have a late Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CAN:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover corners of Guangzhou that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Guangzhou in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bahrain Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BAH to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are highlights.