Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
To ensure you get on your MAA to CAN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and CAN:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is 114 €. A round-trip fare right now is 214 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to CAN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from MAA to CAN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CAN:
Pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Dongguan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without experiencing 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.