Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou five hours ahead of Doha.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 01:15 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. Qatar Airways operates the last service of the day at 02:30.
To ensure you get on your DOH to CAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, 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 for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
China Southern is your gateway to exploring Guangzhou (and maybe even some other great corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
Among carriers operating DOH to CAN flights, China Southern has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DOH and CAN include:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
294 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. A return flight starts from 638 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from DOH to CAN, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DOH to CAN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DOH make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Hamad International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Doha. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DOH:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Guangzhou. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DOH to CAN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.