Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Brisbane.
Flights from BNE to CAN start from 10:10 — the earliest with China Southern Airlines. The latest departure is at 10:45 with China Southern Airlines. In total, there are 11 weekly Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your BNE to CAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
China Southern is your gateway to discovering Guangzhou (and maybe even some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
With a reliable 93.15% of services arriving as planned, China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to CAN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BNE and CAN include:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
65% of flights departing from Brisbane Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BNE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Guangzhou. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Brisbane Airport to Guangzhou Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.