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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 14:32
• Latest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 14:32.

The flight takes about 13h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport takes 13h 02m, covering 5,898 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport range from £622 to £748, with an average of £701 over the past 12 months. Anything below £622 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £519 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with £703 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £223, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £659 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £900, a difference of £241.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and London Gatwick Airport.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 24m, compared to 16h 57m via Istanbul (IST) and 17h 44m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

London Gatwick Airport is 8 hours behind Guangzhou (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sichuan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.