Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Lagos Airport (LOS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lagos is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Guangzhou.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAN to LOS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Lagos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CAN and LOS include:
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CAN? If you're catching an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lagos Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lagos Airport (LOS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Lagos Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lagos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Fox - Rent A Car or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lagos and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lagos Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Lagos Airport (LOS)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lagos Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Lagos based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Lagos Airport for January if you'd like to go to Lagos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to LOS in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Lagos has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Lagos, a visit to Ibadan will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Lagos, Port Harcourt is another favourite stop in Nigeria. No visit is complete without checking out St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park.