Cheap flights from Warsaw to Guangzhou

November usually brings the lowest fares on this route, and the weeks around it in late autumn are a good compromise between price and weather. Summer is peak season for both cities, with school holidays in Poland and heavy demand from travellers heading to China, so fares climb from June through August. Spring and autumn are comfortable in Guangzhou, while the Polish winter makes a warm-weather escape tempting. Midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper than Friday or Sunday flights. Book a few months ahead for summer and around Chinese New Year, when seats fill quickly and connections get tight.

No airline flies this route non-stop, so every option is a connecting itinerary, usually through a hub in the Gulf, Northern Europe or Asia. The names you will see include Finnair, Qatar Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways Intl, Air China, Ethiopian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Turkish Airlines and Cityjet. Some are full-service network carriers where a checked bag and meals come with the ticket, while smaller regional operators sell lighter fares with extras added on. What is included varies by fare family rather than by airline alone, so read the baggage and change rules before you choose.

Guangzhou has one main airport, Baiyun, and it sits some way outside the city rather than on its edge. The usual way in is the metro line that links the terminal to the centre, with taxis and ride-hailing as the alternatives, especially if you arrive late or carry a lot of luggage. Allow extra time on the road during the morning and evening rush. If your itinerary routes through another Chinese city first, check whether you clear immigration there or in Guangzhou, because that changes how much time you need between flights. Keep some local currency or a payment app ready, as some transport options are easier to pay for that way.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Guangzhou

18.7 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether you leave from Chopin or Modlin, since Warsaw uses two airports and they are far apart.
• If a low-cost carrier appears in the results, confirm what the fare includes for checked and cabin baggage.
• Watch for connections sold on separate tickets, where a missed leg is not the airline's problem.
• Make sure your passport and visa situation for China is settled before you pay.
• Compare fares across the calendar, as autumn and winter months often come in lower than summer.