Cheap flights from Xiamen to Guangzhou

Around holiday periods and school breaks, fares on this route usually cost more; moving away from those peaks, December is the cheapest month among those with prices, and the listed months run from October to March. Weekdays are often calmer than weekends, while Friday and Sunday can be busier because of short-break travel. If your dates are flexible, compare several days around your preferred week rather than one fixed date. Public holidays in China can also tighten availability, so book earlier when your trip touches those dates.

Connections come first on this route: not every itinerary is nonstop, and a transfer through an intermediate airport can add waiting time and a second boarding. The named carriers are China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Air China and Sichuan Airlines. Direct flights exist, but the facts do not say which airline operates them or what each fare includes, so compare baggage, seats and change rules before booking. If a connection is on separate tickets, the risk of a missed onward flight sits with you rather than the airline.

Getting into town from Baiyun is the first thing to plan, because the airport is not in the city centre and the transfer can take a while at busy times. Road and rail links connect it to Guangzhou, and the right choice depends on luggage, arrival time and where you are staying. Watch for terminal changes, late-night arrivals and traffic if you are continuing by car or bus. If your journey includes a connection, check whether it uses the same terminal before you land.

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 your itinerary is nonstop or connects, because a connection can add time even on a short route.
• If you book separate tickets, allow a long buffer and accept the risk of a missed onward flight.
• Check baggage rules for each fare, since inclusions differ by ticket type.
• Check which airport you depart from and arrive at, especially if a connection changes terminals.
• Check ID and travel document requirements for travel within China.
• Check dated fares for your exact dates, since December is the cheapest month in the listed range.