Hangzhou to Guangzhou (Huadu) (HGH–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HGH–CAN is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 645 miles in approximately 2h 15m. 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 | 2h11-2h27 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 41 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h37-2h26 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 37 | 320, 321, 32Q | 2h05-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 35 | 321 | 2h15-2h30 | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, KQ | 28 | 320, 321 | 1h55-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, KQ |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 21 | 73H | 2h05-2h40 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U, SV | 21 | 32Q, 738 | 1h58-2h35 | – | – | 3U, SV |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 321 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Hangzhou
| Metric | HGH→CAN | YIW→CAN | NGB→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HGH | – | 66 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 452 | 70 | 103 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 1h 55m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
HGH: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
HGH–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Hangzhou to Guangzhou
HGH–CAN links Zhejiang Province's capital (home to Alibaba Group and a major e-commerce and manufacturing base) to China's southern gateway hub. Ten carriers operate around 338 weekly departures, reflecting both corporate travel demand from Hangzhou's technology sector and leisure traffic. The route serves as a key link between the Yangtze River Delta economic zone and the Pearl River Delta manufacturing corridor.
Guangzhou as a Southern Hub
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport's position as China Southern's primary hub makes it a critical connection point for HGH-originating travelers accessing Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Hangzhou Airport has expanded its own international service in recent years, but Guangzhou remains the dominant gateway for intercontinental traffic from the eastern China region.