Guangzhou (Huadu) to Hangzhou (CAN–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–HGH is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Eurofly Service lead the route. The flight covers 645 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 77 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 738, 919 | 2h01-2h37 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 41 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h31-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 35 | 321 | 1h29-2h20 | – | – | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 35 | 320, 321, 32Q | 2h10-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, KQ | 28 | 320, 321 | 2h-2h23 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, KQ |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U, SV | 25 | 32Q, 738 | 2h02-2h05 | – | – | 3U, SV |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 21 | 73H | 2h-2h20 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 321 | 1h34 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hangzhou from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→HGH | FUO→HGH | SZX→HGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 26 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 433 | 11 | 449 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h | 1h 33m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · HGH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou.
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.
Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.
CAN–HGH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Guangzhou to Hangzhou
The CAN–HGH corridor links two of China's major commercial hubs: Guangzhou, the manufacturing and trade centre of Guangdong, and Hangzhou, the tech and e-commerce capital of Zhejiang, home to Alibaba's headquarters. Ten carriers operate the ~1.5-hour sector with over 330 weekly departures. China Southern dominates from its CAN home base, with China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines, and several others competing.
Modal Competition and Business Demand
High-speed rail is a meaningful competitor on this ~900km corridor. The flight frequency reflects remaining air demand from business travelers and passengers originating in the outer Pearl River Delta suburbs. Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (HGH) sits about 30km southeast of Hangzhou's city centre. Metro Line 1 connects the terminal to downtown.