Flying from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Check out your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to CAN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight:
Flights departing from YXX touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and explore parts of Guangzhou that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Right now, 343 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 715 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to CAN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). July is the peak month for travel to Guangzhou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Before locking in your Vancouver to CAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver 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 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Guangzhou
Start your Guangzhou trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island are must-visits when exploring Guangzhou.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 121 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.
Hong Kong is another favourite destination in China and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without seeing Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
