Travelling from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Nairobi's main base, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Hop on a direct Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.
Guangzhou is five hours ahead of Nairobi. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Nairobi to CAN. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart from this terminal.
When departing from NBO, you can take a direct flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with China Southern Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to fly with China Southern between NBO and CAN.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to CAN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
NBO is around 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can reach WIL from the centre of Nairobi in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to CAN flight:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CAN and get cosy, quick:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
366 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Return flights start from 589 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Nairobi to CAN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). January is the busiest month to travel to Guangzhou. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Nairobi to CAN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Guangzhou
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden are must-do's during your Guangzhou adventure.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Hong Kong is another sought-after destination in China and is around 153 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without visiting Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.