Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (广州白云国际机场, CAN) is the main international gateway to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, located approximately 28 km north of Guangzhou city centre in the Baiyun and Huadu districts. It is one of China’s busiest airports and a major hub for domestic and international flights, connecting the Pearl River Delta region with destinations across Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Photo by: CAN Official Website)

Facilities

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has three passenger terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3, forming a large modern airport complex designed to handle tens of millions of passengers annually. Each terminal provides check in counters, self service kiosks, immigration and customs services, baggage claim areas, lounges, retail outlets, and extensive duty free shops.

Food and beverage options range from cafés and quick service eateries to sit down restaurants featuring local and international cuisine. Free Wi Fi is available throughout the terminals, along with ATMs, currency exchange services, traveler assistance desks, and accessible facilities for passengers with reduced mobility.

Airlines

A wide range of domestic and international airlines operate at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, with China Southern Airlines as its primary hub carrier. Other carriers include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Korean Air, connecting Guangzhou with major cities across China, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Transportation

Travelers can reach Guangzhou city centre and the greater Pearl River Delta region via the Guangzhou Metro Line 3, which serves airport stations and provides convenient subway access to downtown. Airport express buses and city buses connect the airport with various urban and suburban destinations.

Taxis and ride hailing services are readily available outside the arrival areas of each terminal. Intercity bus services link the airport with neighbouring cities in Guangdong Province such as Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Foshan, while high speed rail connections via the airport’s railway station offer additional options for onward travel.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport continues to expand its infrastructure and flight network, reinforcing its role as a key aviation hub in southern China and a major gateway for both domestic and international travel.

Contact Information

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
China

Tel: +86 20 96158 (Airport customer service)

Email: service@gdairport.com

Website: http://www.baiyunairport.com/