Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou six hours ahead of Sofia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SOF to CAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and CAN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is $383. A round-trip ticket is currently $695. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SOF to CAN, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, 66.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SOF:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the center of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you want to explore Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 105 kilometers south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 48 kilometers east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favorite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
