Flying from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
9 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
Guangzhou is three hours behind Melbourne. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the busiest route. China Southern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:40am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from MEL to CAN is with China Southern Airlines at 11:30pm.
Your flight from Melbourne to CAN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can find a direct flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
China Southern Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport taking off from MEL.
The most frequently booked airline between MEL and CAN is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CAN with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEL and CAN include:
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
63% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with a stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). A main stopover between Avalon Airport and CAN, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to CAN flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
At the moment, ج.م. 12,117 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 21,853. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to CAN.
The best month for landing cheap Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to CAN.
Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), while January is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Melbourne to CAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 22ºC.
More about Guangzhou
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
Your trip to Guangzhou should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Explore more of China
You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 121 kilometres southeast to Shenzhen to check off its must-visit sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 153 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou, Hong Kong is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
