Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 48 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 3 hours ahead of Guangzhou, where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route, with 17 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from CAN to MEL is with China Southern at 21:15. Choose the first departure operated by China Southern at 08:00 if you want to get going early.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from CAN to Melbourne.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne that touches down at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Look out for deals with China Southern. This airline operates direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CAN to Melbourne. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
To travel to Australia for tourism purposes, you'll need an e-visa if you have a passport from China. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne.
To reach CAN from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 36 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near CAN. Whether you have an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Melbourne
R 2,129 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,667. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAN to Melbourne, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CAN to Melbourne. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll update you when there's a change in price.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Drop your bags here after your flight from CAN to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CAN to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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