Flying from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Seoul. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) leaving from here.
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Seoul.
With 42 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the most popular route. Asiana Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:30am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from ICN to CAN is with Asiana Airlines at 9:10pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Seoul to CAN.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can take a direct flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport departing ICN include:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ICN and CAN is China Southern.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is China Southern.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seoul to CAN departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
The journey from central Seoul to ICN takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Seoul Incheon International Airport:
74% of flights that depart Seoul Incheon International Airport reach their destination on time.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and CAN:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
GMP is about 16 kilometers from central Seoul. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to CAN flight:
Most flights that depart Seoul Gimpo International Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CAN:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
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 kilometers from the center of Guangzhou. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
AED 274 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Return flights start from AED 506. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Seoul to CAN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Seoul to CAN.
Find a cheap flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). January is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.
When booking your Seoul to CAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Guangzhou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Guangzhou right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Guangzhou when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Canton Tower followed by Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 121 kilometers away to the southeast, popular attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Hong Kong, about 153 kilometers southeast of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are the start of reasons to visit.
