Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your STN to CAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between STN and CAN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dubai Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
At the moment, 292 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 586 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from STN to CAN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from STN to CAN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
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Reserving your ride from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to CAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are key highlights.