Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou is 14 hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAH to CAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAH and CAN:
Los Angeles International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Houston to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel near CAN if you're taking a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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 about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAH to CAN sometime around then if you want to 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. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another favourite destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.