Bangkok to Guangzhou Flights

Flying out of Bangkok

Travellers flying out of Bangkok will leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport, whose name means "The Golden Land." Handling over forty-seven million passengers each year, it is one of the busiest airports in Asia and is a hub for numerous airlines, including Airways International, Bangkok Airlines, and Orient Thai Airlines, all of which can be booked online through ebookers. Located at Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan, Thailand, the airport is about fifteen miles east of Bangkok's city centre and fifteen miles north of the coast.

Where to Park

Parking at Suvarnabhumi Airport is divided into regular parking and long-term parking lots. The regular lots are located directly next to the terminal and cost 240 baht per day. The long-term parking is a short walk away from the terminals costs only 133 baht per day. If you are planning a longer holiday, you can purchase a monthly parking spot for 950 baht.

Getting There

Ways to get to the airport by public transportation are plentiful. If you're light on luggage, however, the most convenient transportation method will be the bus system. Numerous bus routes stop at the airport, including routes 389, 390, 825, 9904, 9905, 9906, 9907, 9908, 9909, 9910, and 9916, and cost at most 70 baht per ride. Another option is the Airport Rail Link train service. The City Line is the most affordable at 45 baht but makes multiple stops and takes thirty minutes to get to the airport. The two express lines are much faster, averaging fifteen minutes from downtown, but cost 150 baht. Taxis are available for hire for 8 baht per mile plus a small driver fee, or you can let ebookers take care of booking you a car to take you to the airport.

What to Eat

The airport has many fast-food restaurants, including Burger King and Dairy Queen. For a more formal meal, however, Kinramen is a tasty option. It serves Japanese noodle dishes and is a great place to eat if you have some time to kill. The Mango Tree, a Thai restaurant that is known for its pad Thai noodles, is also on site. Both of these options will cost around 180 baht a dish. The Reef Bar is a fun place to grab a drink if you need to fill some time before flying out of Bangkok.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Historically known as Canton, Guangzhou is the third-largest city in China. Due to its coastal location, the city is a thriving hub of commerce. When you're planning travel to Guangzhou, ebookers can help you find inexpensive flights to the city. You'll be flying into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which is located approximately seventeen miles from the city centre. The airport serves as a hub to China Southern and Shenzhen airlines and provides service to over forty-five million domestic and international passengers per year.

Transportation from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

When you arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, you have several options for reaching the city. The Metro Line 3 train picks up departing passengers from the lower level of the terminal every seven minutes, and it can get you to the city in fifty minutes for a fare of ¥12. Taxi stations are available outside the Section A Gate 5 and Section B Gate 6 arrival halls, with fares costing ¥120 for a trip downtown. Airport Express buses also offer routes from the airport to Guangzhou, with line 1 departing every ten to fifteen minutes for a cost of ¥16.

Weather in Guangzhou

Guangzhou features a humid sub-tropical climate that is influenced by Asian monsoons. Summers are hot, humid, and wet, with temperatures that rise as high as 39°C. By comparison, winters are dry and mild, with temperatures rarely dropping to freezing. Winter average temperatures span from 10°C to 12°C, making this season the best time to visit. Though the winter season is much drier, you should be sure to take an umbrella and rain gear in case of unexpected rain. Keep the weather in mind when planning travel to Guangzhou with ebookers.

Things to Do in Guangzhou

Guangzhou offers an exciting blend of classic Chinese culture combined with modern sensibilities. You can visit many historical monuments and landmarks, including the Xiguan Residence, Liurong Temple, the Chen Clan Academy, and the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. You'll be impressed with the modern architecture of Canton Tower, which is the tallest building in China. Explore art and culture at the Guangzhou Museum, the Guangdong Museum of Art, and the Guangzhou Sculpture Park. Whether you're visiting Guangzhou for an important business meeting or just looking to explore an exciting city with friends or family, ebookers can help you find package deals that take the stress out of travel planning.