London to Guangzhou

There are several good options when booking flights from London. With a number of large international airports, London is a major hub for air transport, and is therefore a good starting point for travel to many destinations around the world. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted are all busy departure points, and can all be reached by road or public transport from the city centre. London City and London Luton airports are also departure points for flights from London.

Getting to the airport

When travelling by car, each of the major airports offers extensive parking facilities, often with dedicated bus transfer from the car park to the air terminals. Meanwhile, there are also a number of ways to get to the airports by public transport. London Heathrow, for example, is 15 miles from central London and can be reached in about an hour on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, or in 15 to 30 minutes by express train from Paddington station. London Gatwick, 28 miles outside central London, can be reached by express train from Victoria station in about half an hour. London Stansted is further away, at 40 miles from central London, and is 45 minutes away by train from Liverpool Street station.

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With the number of airports within easy reach of central London, there are good possibilities for different flights from London to Guangzhou. For a comprehensive search of current offers, check ebookers.com. As well as air travel, ebookers.com lets travellers book car rental and accommodation in just a few clicks.

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Historically known as Canton, Guangzhou is the third-largest city in China. Due to its coastal location, the city is a thriving hub of commerce. When you're planning travel to Guangzhou, ebookers can help you find inexpensive flights to the city. You'll be flying into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which is located approximately seventeen miles from the city centre. The airport serves as a hub to China Southern and Shenzhen airlines and provides service to over forty-five million domestic and international passengers per year.

Transportation from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

When you arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, you have several options for reaching the city. The Metro Line 3 train picks up departing passengers from the lower level of the terminal every seven minutes, and it can get you to the city in fifty minutes for a fare of ¥12. Taxi stations are available outside the Section A Gate 5 and Section B Gate 6 arrival halls, with fares costing ¥120 for a trip downtown. Airport Express buses also offer routes from the airport to Guangzhou, with line 1 departing every ten to fifteen minutes for a cost of ¥16.

Weather in Guangzhou

Guangzhou features a humid sub-tropical climate that is influenced by Asian monsoons. Summers are hot, humid, and wet, with temperatures that rise as high as 39°C. By comparison, winters are dry and mild, with temperatures rarely dropping to freezing. Winter average temperatures span from 10°C to 12°C, making this season the best time to visit. Though the winter season is much drier, you should be sure to take an umbrella and rain gear in case of unexpected rain. Keep the weather in mind when planning travel to Guangzhou with ebookers.

Things to Do in Guangzhou

Guangzhou offers an exciting blend of classic Chinese culture combined with modern sensibilities. You can visit many historical monuments and landmarks, including the Xiguan Residence, Liurong Temple, the Chen Clan Academy, and the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. You'll be impressed with the modern architecture of Canton Tower, which is the tallest building in China. Explore art and culture at the Guangzhou Museum, the Guangdong Museum of Art, and the Guangzhou Sculpture Park. Whether you're visiting Guangzhou for an important business meeting or just looking to explore an exciting city with friends or family, ebookers can help you find package deals that take the stress out of travel planning.