Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Beijing

Guangzhou, in the far south of China, is the country's third-largest city and famous for its culinary offerings. Beijing, meanwhile, is the capital of China and includes some of the most iconic symbols of the country, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China. While both cities are massive metropolises, each one features a unique side of China and neither should be missed.

Getting from Guangzhou to Beijing by air is incredibly easy thanks to the five airlines that currently offer scheduled service on this route. Those airlines are Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. You can use Skyscanner's monthly search tool if you want some ideas about when might be the best time to fly from Guangzhou to Beijing or you can sign up for Price Alerts to get notifications about any drop in airfare.

Inside: Guangzhou International Airport

Guangzhou International Airport is a recently constructed facility and one of the busiest airports in China. The airport consists of a single terminal that is divided into a Main Terminal, an Area A, and an Area B. All flights are checked in at the Main Terminal, while boarding takes place in Areas A and B. Flights to Beijing operate out of both areas of the airport, so where you will have to head to depends on your particular flight. Most retail and dining options are located in the Main Terminal.

Landing in Beijing

Beijing is served by two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Nanyuan Airport. Beijing Capital is by far the larger airport and most flights from Guangzhou arrive here. The only flights from Guangzhou that arrive at Beijing Nanyuan are those operated by China United Airlines. The best way to get from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to the city centre is via taxi, with the ride taking about 30 minutes. At Beijing Capital International Airport you have far more options for getting into the city itself. The Airport Express train runs from Terminals 2 and 3 and runs to Dongzhimen Station, where you can catch Lines 2 and 13 of the subway. Buses, limousines, and taxis are also readily available. If driving in Beijing is something you are comfortable with then you may want to consider renting a car for the duration of your stay.

Beijing is one of the world's great cities and has enough attractions and interesting sites to keep any visitor occupied for weeks. Tiananmen Square is the heart of the city. This massive square, the largest of its kind in the world, is surrounded by a wealth of things to see and do, including the Museum of the Chinese Revolution, the Monument to the People's Martyrs, the Great Hall of the People, Qianmen Gate, and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. On the north side of the square you will find the Forbidden City, the former home of China's Emperors. The Temple of Heaven is another famous symbol of Beijing. About a one-hour train trip from the city is the Great Wall of China, a sight that is definitely the highlight of any visit to China. When searching for hotels in Beijing let Skyscanner help you find a great place to stay.