Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou seven hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FRA to CAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
China Southern is your gateway to discovering Guangzhou (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
With a dependable 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, China Southern has the best on-time performance for FRA to CAN flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and CAN:
Beijing Capital Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
At the moment, 345 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 557 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to CAN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
74% of flights leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore parts of Guangzhou that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you want to explore Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to CAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another side of China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are the start of reasons to visit.