Travelling from Ningbo Airport (NGB) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Ningbo and Guangzhou are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 91 weekly Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with 9 Air Co is the earliest flight you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your NGB to CAN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are plenty of direct flights from Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport to pick from. When planning your Guangzhou journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
Spring Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers NGB to CAN flights. An exceptional 84.16% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NGB and CAN:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Guiyang Airport
Handy information about Ningbo Airport (NGB)
The address for NGB is 017 County Rd..
Ningbo Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from NGB reach their destination without delay.
Central Ningbo to Ningbo Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to NGB? If you've booked an early flight from Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore parts of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Guangzhou in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ningbo Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from NGB to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
