Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Glasgow.
Your GLA to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and CAN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
$1,001 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,375. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from GLA to CAN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GLA to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
Glasgow International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GLA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLA to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Dongguan is another favourite destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without a visit to 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.