Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Guangzhou.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAN to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAN and BCN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
$379 is currently the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start at $815. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CAN to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CAN to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN arrive at their destination on time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CAN:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Barcelona Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.