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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and time of year. Evaluate whether the time savings of a direct flight outweigh potential cost savings of a connecting flight.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for flights can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or even the time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable 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. Be aware of currency conversion fees if booking in a different currency.

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2027-01-03 – 2027-01-07
AUH - Guangzhou
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$515
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Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

For flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou, fares typically range from $557–$1094, with a median of $983. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, though the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%. Deals are infrequent, so setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route.

The journey from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou covers a distance of 5916 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route.

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou takes approximately 9h 55m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou, the cheapest time to fly is often January, with a median fare of $524. Other affordable months include November and December, both with median fares of $554.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Regular price: $449 - $755

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is between $449 and $755. The current lowest deal is $481 with Gulf Air, for travel from Jan 3-Jan 7.

now $481

Low $449

High $755

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is January, with a median price of $524. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1074. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $524

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,074

Jan

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Air India Express

$558

$720

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$554

$783

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Air India Limited

$537

$798

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

$533

$726

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Etihad Airways

$545

$803

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Etihad Airways

$537

$810

One-way

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

4 nights

Jan 3 - Jan 7

$515 → $495

8 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 5

$568 → $551

23 nights

Dec 17 - Jan 9

$538 → $533

4 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 21

$518 → $515

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 Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou are below the typical level, at $481.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is January, at $524.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 55m

Connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou typically average 9h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Etihad Airways offers direct flight deals on this route, providing a convenient option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou are historically rare.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport (AUH) is a convenient departure point for flights to Guangzhou.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$481

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Guangzhou city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$481

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with extensive domestic and growing global network.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (ground transit can be affected by heavy road traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$700

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

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Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

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From AUH

Elite

Oct 10

Guangzhou, China

96% AI deal score

$12,727

$2,556

Save $10,171

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

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Mar 20

Guangzhou, China

96% AI deal score

$11,173

$2,755

Save $8,418

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Nov 12

Guangzhou, China

93% AI deal score

$3,411

$1,160

Save $2,251

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 26

Guangzhou, China

93% AI deal score

$3,528

$1,164

Save $2,364

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 24

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,472

$2,341

Save $2,131

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 17

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,358

$2,341

Save $2,017

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 24

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,112

$2,373

Save $1,739

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 24

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,139

$2,373

Save $1,766

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 24

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,182

$2,373

Save $1,809

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 17

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,013

$2,373

Save $1,640

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 17

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,006

$2,373

Save $1,633

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Dec 17

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,006

$2,373

Save $1,633

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you of fare drops.

Booking in advance can often lead to better prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different pricing than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total travel time and cost when considering this approach.

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Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

The journey from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou covers a distance of 5916 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Regular price: $449 - $755

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is between $449 and $755. The current lowest deal is $481 with Gulf Air, for travel from Jan 3-Jan 7.

now $481

Low $449

High $755

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

January

Cheapest

Flights from $524

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,074

Jan

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Air India Express

$558

$720

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$554

$783

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Air India Limited

$537

$798

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

$533

$726

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Etihad Airways

$545

$803

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Etihad Airways

$537

$810

One-way

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

4 nights

Jan 3 - Jan 7

$515 → $495

8 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 5

$568 → $551

23 nights

Dec 17 - Jan 9

$538 → $533

4 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 21

$518 → $515

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 Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou are below the typical level, at $481.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou is January, at $524.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 55m

Connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou typically average 9h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Etihad Airways offers direct flight deals on this route, providing a convenient option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou are historically rare.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport (AUH) is a convenient departure point for flights to Guangzhou.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$481

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from Guangzhou city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$481

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with extensive domestic and growing global network.

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$4,006

$2,373

Save $1,633

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

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

January is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 9h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Deals are rare 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

Oct 10

Mar 20

Nov 12

Oct 26

Dec 24

Dec 17

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

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

January is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 9h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct deals

Deals are rare 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

Oct 10

Mar 20

Nov 12

Oct 26

Dec 24

Dec 17

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

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?