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Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and London.

Flights from Guangzhou to London usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £501 return via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG), compared with £745 for direct.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 11% of one-stop connections

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

On the Guangzhou to London route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £615 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £837 – a £222 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 8 hours 53 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to London flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:10 and lands at 13:54
• Latest: departs at 14:20 and lands at 03:04.

The flight takes about 12h 44m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to London takes 12h 44m, covering 5,883 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £208, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to London flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 15h 46m, compared to 16h 32m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 16h 56m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

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

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

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

Return flights from Guangzhou to London range from £587 to £838, with an average of £687 over the past 12 months. Anything below £587 counts as a good deal.