Travelling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Guangzhou is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
There are seven Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights each week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CCU 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.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Guangzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering CCU to CAN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between CCU and CAN:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kathmandu Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
At the moment, 163 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 295 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCU to CAN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CCU to CAN.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
72% of flights that leave from Kolkata Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Kolkata to Kolkata Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CCU:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAN if you're catching a late Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Guangzhou and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Guangzhou in March.
Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guangzhou, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its must-visit sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are among its highlights.