Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Guangzhou is one hour ahead of Hanoi and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are 46 Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, select the 08:15 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:25 with VietJet Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HAN to CAN flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Guangzhou (and then other parts of China) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HAN to CAN flights, with 96.72% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HAN and CAN:
Kunming Airport
Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport
Vientiane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is 64 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 134 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from HAN to CAN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HAN to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
When it comes to Hanoi Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Hanoi Airport from central Hanoi, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HAN:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you're on a late Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Guangzhou and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Guangzhou. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Hanoi Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HAN to CAN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another well-known destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without visiting Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.