This page lists typical scheduled departures from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.

Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Guangzhou Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.

Scheduled departures from Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Guangzhou Airport (CAN), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.

Guangzhou Airport (CAN) departures — typical daily schedule, data refreshed 21 July 2026
TimeFlightAirlineDestinationTerminalStatus
00:05CZ353China SouthernAmsterdam (AMS)2Delayed
00:15EK363EmiratesDubai (DXB)2Boarding
01:35QR875Qatar AirwaysDoha (DOH)2Scheduled
07:35EK363EmiratesDubai (DXB)2Scheduled
07:45MU5310China EasternShanghai Hongqiao (SHA)1Departed
08:00CZ3103China SouthernBeijing (PEK)2Scheduled
08:20CA1340Air ChinaBeijing (PEK)1Scheduled
08:30CZ351China SouthernSingapore (SIN)2Scheduled
08:50QR875Qatar AirwaysDoha (DOH)2Boarding
09:15CZ3039China SouthernBangkok (BKK)2Boarding
09:40SQ851Singapore AirlinesSingapore (SIN)2Scheduled
12:15MU5310China EasternShanghai Hongqiao (SHA)1Departed
12:30CZ347China SouthernLondon Heathrow (LHR)2Departed
13:20CZ353China SouthernAmsterdam (AMS)2Scheduled
13:30CZ3103China SouthernBeijing (PEK)2Boarding
13:55CZ347China SouthernLondon Heathrow (LHR)2Scheduled
14:10SQ851Singapore AirlinesSingapore (SIN)2Scheduled
15:40CA1340Air ChinaBeijing (PEK)1Delayed
15:55CZ351China SouthernSingapore (SIN)2Boarding
16:40CZ3039China SouthernBangkok (BKK)2Scheduled
17:50MU5310China EasternShanghai Hongqiao (SHA)1Scheduled
19:00CZ3103China SouthernBeijing (PEK)2Scheduled
21:05CZ327China SouthernSydney (SYD)2Scheduled
22:30CZ327China SouthernSydney (SYD)2Delayed
23:15TK73Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)2Scheduled
23:55TK73Turkish AirlinesIstanbul (IST)2Departed

Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Guangzhou Airport in 24-hour format.

What time are the first and last departures from Guangzhou Airport today?

On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) is CZ353 to Amsterdam at 00:05, and the last is TK73 to Istanbul at 23:55 — all local time.

  • Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
  • Security at Guangzhou Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
  • Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.

Which terminal do China Southern flights use at Guangzhou Airport?

China Southern typically uses Terminal 2 at Guangzhou Airport (CAN) for its departures. Terminal assignments at Guangzhou are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.

  • China Southern — Terminal 2
  • China Eastern — Terminal 1
  • Air China — Terminal 1
  • Singapore Airlines — Terminal 2
  • Emirates — Terminal 2
  • Qatar Airways — Terminal 2

How early should I arrive at Guangzhou Airport before my flight?

Aim to arrive at Guangzhou Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.

  • Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
  • Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
  • Peak holiday mornings at Guangzhou can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
  • Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.

Where can I check live departure times for CAN?

The only sources of real-time departures information for Guangzhou Airport (CAN) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Guangzhou Airport live departures board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first departure from Guangzhou Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) is CZ353 to Amsterdam at 00:05 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
What time is the last departure from Guangzhou Airport today?
The last scheduled departure on a typical day is TK73 to Istanbul at 23:55 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Guangzhou Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
Which terminal does China Southern use at Guangzhou Airport?
China Southern typically operates from Terminal 2 at Guangzhou Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
How early should I arrive at Guangzhou Airport before my flight?
Plan to reach Guangzhou Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
Is this Guangzhou Airport departures board live?
No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Guangzhou Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
Where is the official Guangzhou Airport live departures board?
The official live departures board for Guangzhou Airport (CAN) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.gzairport.com/. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.

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