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

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £578 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £696 for direct.

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

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 13% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £652 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £891, a difference of £239. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:10 and lands at 13:49
• Latest: departs at 14:20 and lands at 02:59.

The flight takes about 12h 39m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport takes 12h 39m, 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.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £216, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 35m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

London Gatwick Airport is 7 hours behind Guangzhou (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Return flights from Guangzhou to London Gatwick Airport range from £631 to £740, with an average of £695 over the past 12 months. Anything below £631 counts as a good deal.