Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad three hours behind Guangzhou.
Every week, there are three Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport flights. To jet off early, jump on the 15:40 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:05 with China Southern Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your CAN to ISB flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
China Southern is your gateway to discovering Islamabad (and perhaps some other great parts of Pakistan!). Browse the direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
China Southern ranks as the top on-time carrier for CAN to ISB flights, with 96.15% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and ISB:
Dubai Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN reach their destination on time.
To get to Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CAN:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ISB:
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Islamabad based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Islamabad Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAN to ISB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a visit to Lahore will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another favourite stop in Pakistan. No visit is complete without checking out Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.