Are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are flexible with your travel schedule. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may yield savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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AUH - Guangzhou
76% AI deal score
$484
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AUH - Guangzhou
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$506
$493
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$599
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$589
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AUH - Guangzhou
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Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

For cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou, fares typically range from $620 to $1270, with a median price of $740. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, though the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou? The most affordable month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of $341. Following closely, August also offers lower prices, with a median of $486. You can also find more budget-friendly options in June, where the median fare is $600.

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou takes approximately 20h 0m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. There are currently no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou available in recent observations.

The route from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou covers a distance of 5916 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This means you should expect a substantial travel time, often involving multiple segments and layovers to reach your destination.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Regular price: $503 - $775

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is $503 to $775. The current lowest deal is $485 with Gulf Air, for travel from Dec 20-Dec 26.

now $485

Low $503

High $775

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is September, with a median price of $341. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $2002. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $341

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,002

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$536

$657

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$589

$659

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$554

$675

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$679

$720

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$582

$673

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$554

$686

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

6 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 31

$599 → $498

17%

10 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 9

$591 → $502

15%

11 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 9

$589 → $502

15%

6 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 26

$594 → $508

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to CAN are below the typical level, with a median price of $740.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $341 for flights from AUH to CAN.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 20h 0m

Flights from AUH to CAN are long-haul, with a median duration of 20 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Etihad Airways has 1 direct deal available for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from AUH to CAN are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with high flight frequency and extensive networks.

📍 ~100 km from Guangzhou (reachable by high-speed rail and bus, but ground travel time can vary significantly with traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$720

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

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Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

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From AUH

Elite

Jan 07

Guangzhou, China

93% AI deal score

$3,607

$1,170

Save $2,437

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Sep 21

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$3,560

$2,219

Save $1,341

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 15

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,549

$2,233

Save $1,316

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 15

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,525

$2,233

Save $1,292

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 15

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,726

$2,237

Save $1,489

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 16

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,451

$2,232

Save $1,219

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 30

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,528

$2,233

Save $1,295

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 16

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,384

$2,233

Save $1,151

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 17

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$4,731

$2,233

Save $2,498

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 09

Guangzhou, China

89% AI deal score

$4,452

$3,250

Save $1,202

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Jan 04

Guangzhou, China

82% AI deal score

$3,562

$2,764

Save $798

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Sep 22

Guangzhou, China

82% AI deal score

$13,824

$11,208

Save $2,616

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Mid-week bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Regular price: $503 - $775

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is $503 to $775. The current lowest deal is $485 with Gulf Air, for travel from Dec 20-Dec 26.

now $485

Low $503

High $775

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

September

Cheapest

Flights from $341

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,002

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$536

$657

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$589

$659

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$554

$675

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$679

$720

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$582

$673

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$554

$686

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

6 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 31

$599 → $498

17%

10 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 9

$591 → $502

15%

11 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 9

$589 → $502

15%

6 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 26

$594 → $508

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to CAN are below the typical level, with a median price of $740.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $341 for flights from AUH to CAN.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 20h 0m

Flights from AUH to CAN are long-haul, with a median duration of 20 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Etihad Airways has 1 direct deal available for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from AUH to CAN are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with high flight frequency and extensive networks.

Guangzhou, China

82% AI deal score

$13,824

$11,208

Save $2,616

Qatar Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Today’s best flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 20h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

Jan 07

Sep 21

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Nov 16

Nov 30

Nov 16

Dec 17

Dec 09

Jan 04

Sep 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

How can I find cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?

When should I book flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?

Are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou flights?

Related routes

More routes from Abu Dhabi

Flights to Guangzhou from other cities

Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 20h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

Jan 07

Sep 21

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Nov 16

Nov 30

Nov 16

Dec 17

Dec 09

Jan 04

Sep 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

How can I find cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?

When should I book flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?