Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA code: CAN, ICAO code: ZGGG), officially known in Chinese as 广州白云国际机场, is one of the main international airports in China and the primary hub of China Southern Airlines. It is located in the Baiyun and Huadu districts, approximately 28 km (17 miles) north of central Guangzhou, and serves as a major air transport hub in southern China.
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Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Ground transportation
The airport is served by metro, intercity rail, buses, taxis and ride-hailing services. Terminals T2 and T3 are located in separate parts of the airport and have different transportation connections: T2 has a metro station, while T3 is served by an intercity railway station and connecting buses.
Terminal 3 (T3): does not yet have a station on the conventional metro network. Passengers can take Metro Line 3 or Line 9 to Gaozeng Station, use Exit B and continue by bus to T3, a journey of approximately 15 minutes.
T3 also has direct access to the intercity railway network through Baiyun Airport East Station, located on Level B2 of its transportation center. The terminal can be reached on foot from the station in approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Intercity rail services connect the airport with different parts of Guangzhou and other destinations in Guangdong Province.
Airport South Station, which previously served Terminal 1, remains closed to passenger services.
Terminal 2 (T2): taxi ranks are located in the eastern and western arrivals areas, near Gates 53 and 50, respectively.
Terminal 3 (T3): taxi pickup areas are located near Gates 72 and 75 in the arrivals area.
Ride-hailing services such as DiDi use separate pickup locations. At T2, these are located in the P8 parking facility, while T3 has designated pickup areas at P12 and near Gate 72.
Passengers should check the assigned meeting point in the app when requesting a ride, as pickup locations may vary depending on the terminal and vehicle category.
Terminal 2 (T2): has designated bus stops and platforms near the terminal building, with services to various parts of the city and regional destinations.
Terminal 3 (T3): has a transportation center with separate bus areas. The eastern section includes the connecting bus service to Gaozeng Metro Station, while the western section serves other regional destinations, including areas such as Panyu, Huangpu and Liwan.
Bus platforms for T2 and T3 are located in different parts of the airport, so passengers should use the bus station corresponding to their arrival terminal.
Vehicle pickup locations and rental conditions vary by operator. Both chauffeured and self-drive rental options may be available.
Driving in mainland China: a foreign driver’s license or an International Driving Permit alone is not sufficient to drive legally. Drivers must hold a valid Chinese driving license or an eligible temporary Chinese driving permit.
Passengers who do not have the required driving authorization can use taxis, ride-hailing services or book a vehicle with a driver.
Transportation between terminals
Terminals T2 and T3 are located in separate parts of the airport and are connected by two main transportation options:
Free shuttle bus: operates 24 hours a day between the terminals. The road journey takes approximately 25 minutes.
Intercity railway: connects Baiyun Airport North (T2) and Baiyun Airport East (T3) stations in approximately 5 to 9 minutes. This is a paid service.
Passengers transferring between terminals for connecting flights should also allow time for baggage collection, check-in and any required security or immigration procedures, depending on their itinerary.
Airport facilities
Hotels near the airport
When choosing accommodation near Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, passengers should check which terminal their flight departs from, as T2 and T3 are separate and not all hotels provide transfers to both terminals.
Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is located near the airport complex and offers connections to Terminals T2 and T3. Additional hotels are available in the Huadu District, although passengers should check their pickup locations and shuttle operating hours.
International transit passengers should be aware that a hotel near the airport is not necessarily located within the international transit area. Staying outside this area may require passing through immigration and meeting China’s entry requirements.
Location
- Country China
- Region Guangdong Province
- Subregion Guangzhou Municipality
- Locality Guangzhou
- Elevation 15 m (49 ft)
- Coordinates 23.393333, 113.308333
Airlines and destinations
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
 China Southern Airlines
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Aeropuerto de Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Aeropuerto de Seúl-Incheon (ICN) Aeropuerto de Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Aeropuerto de Shanghái-Pudong (PVG) Aeropuerto de Penang (PEN) Showing 6 of 19 · Show more destinations |
| SF Airlines |
Aeropuerto de Pekín-Capital (PEK) Aeropuerto de Manila - Ninoy Aquino (MNL) Aeropuerto de Hangzhou-Xiaoshan (HGH) Aeropuerto de Wuhan - Tianhe (WUH) Aeropuerto de Zhengzhou-Xinzheng (CGO) Aeropuerto de Wenzhou-Longwan (WNZ) |
 Air China
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Aeropuerto de Pekín-Capital (PEK) Aeropuerto de Shanghái-Pudong (PVG) Aeropuerto de Chongqing-Jiangbei (CKG) Aeropuerto de Hangzhou-Xiaoshan (HGH) Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) |
 AirAsia
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Aeropuerto de Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Aeropuerto de Kota Kinabalu (BKI) Aeropuerto de Tawau (TWU) Aeropuerto de Johor Bahru-Senai (JHB) |
 China Eastern Airlines
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Aeropuerto de Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Aeropuerto de Shanghái-Pudong (PVG) Aeropuerto de Hangzhou-Xiaoshan (HGH) |
 China Postal Airlines
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Aeropuerto de Pekín-Capital (PEK) Aeropuerto de Shanghái-Pudong (PVG) Aeropuerto de Hangzhou-Xiaoshan (HGH) |
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) 84.3 mi (135.7 km)
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