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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou flights:

• China Southern: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £580 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £742 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£31 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by EVA Air and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Zhengzhou (CGO) – 6% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £586 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £698, a difference of £112. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Huaisheng Mosque, and Yuexiu Park. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 21:34
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 09:54.

The flight takes about 11h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £627. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou takes 11h 44m, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £307, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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 45m, compared to 17h 11m via Istanbul (IST) and 17h 53m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou range from £527 to £768, with an average of £627 over the past 12 months. Anything below £527 counts as a good deal.