Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is 12 hours 35 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris seven hours behind Guangzhou.
Every week, there are seven Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, jump on the 00:20 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 00:50 with China Southern Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CAN to CDG flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
China Southern Airlines has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Southern Airlines on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAN and CDG:
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
R 4,797 is currently the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,176. These prices can change based on availability.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAN to CDG.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights leaving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of CAN.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
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Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CDG:
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Reserving your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Paris in January.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you want to visit Paris during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without a visit to Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.