Flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou one hour behind Tokyo.
Choose from 28 weekly Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 08:40 departure with JAL is the earliest you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 15:40.
To ensure you catch your HND to CAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Guangzhou (and then other corners of China) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HND to CAN flights, with 91.8% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HND and CAN:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Of the departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Tokyo to Tokyo Haneda Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HND. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you're catching a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserving your ride from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HND to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another favourite destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without experiencing Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.