Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Your MAA to CAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and CAN:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Right now, ج.م. 8,050 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 15,286. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to CAN, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to CAN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover corners of Guangzhou that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Guangzhou. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to CAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, consider Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.
