Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Paris: what you need to know
Around 11 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is seven hours behind Guangzhou, where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can select from seven services every week between these two airports. China Southern Airlines offers a 00:15 departure between CAN and CDG.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CAN to Paris flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris ticket. Start your trip at CAN and end it at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Check out the offers from China Southern Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from CAN to Paris. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Central Guangzhou to CAN is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CAN:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 86.05% of flights that depart CAN reach their destination without delay.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris flight is $430. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,088. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from CAN to Paris, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from CAN to Paris can help you secure the lowest rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CAN to Paris flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at ORY can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Step off your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
The journey takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel close to BVA. Check in to one of these options after your CAN to Paris flight:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are some companies you can book with.
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris for the best rates.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's official address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Before scheduling your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Paris offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CAN to Paris around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paris, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Paris must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.