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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 21:40
• Latest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 21:40.

The flight takes about 11h 50m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou takes 11h 50m, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou range from £547 to £783, with an average of £656 over the past 12 months. Anything below £547 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £656 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £584 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £748 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£32 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Norse Atlantic UK. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £301, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £598 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £708, a difference of £110.

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 London Gatwick Airport and Guangzhou.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 47m, compared to 17h 38m via Istanbul (IST) and 17h 51m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

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

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.

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
• Lufthansa: 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.