Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 49 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 7 hours behind Guangzhou, where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located.
With 8 flights a week between the two airports, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. China Southern operates the earliest flight at 00:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from CAN to FCO is with China Southern at 00:40.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CAN to Rome. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome. Begin your trip at CAN and arrive at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Look out for deals with China Southern. This carrier has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CAN to Rome. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a passport from China, you'll need an embassy visa to enter Italy. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
To get to CAN from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 36 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Rome
C$371 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$815. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAN to Rome, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 39 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 51 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
After your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near CIA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from CAN to Rome at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Rome, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from CAN to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rome:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-visits when exploring Rome.
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