Located in the middle of south China, Guangzhou is one of the prosperous cities on the north border of the Pearl River Delta. This advantageous position makes Guangzhou a transportation hub for south China by air, road and water. This transportation system has helped Guangzhou become one of the most developed regions in south China.
Guangzhou New Baiyun International Airport (CAN) has been in operation since August 5, 2004. The new airport is located between Renhe Town of Baiyun District to the north and Xinhua Town of Huadu District to the east, 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) away from the old airport and 28 kilometers (17.4 miles) away from Haizhu Plaza, the center of Guangzhou City.
Flights from Guangzhou New Baiyun International Airport (CAN) con
nect Guangzhou with more than 70 domestic cities and over 20 international cities. The domestic flights go to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Kunming, Chongqing, Haikou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guiyang, Ningbo and Lianyungang, etc. The direct international flights are to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Osaka, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Tokyo, Jakarta, Taipei, Hong Kong, Sydney, Amsterdam, Frankfort and Paris, etc.
Since March 22nd, 2007, passengers who pass directly through the territory of China on an international service or stay in Guangzhou less than 24 hours do not need a visa. They must however have a connecting flight and a booked seat.
Airport Inquiry Hotline: 36066999 (Mandarin, Cantonese and English languages are available.)
Airport Transportation
Airport Shuttle Bus (Airport Express) to run between the airport and the downtown of GuangzhouAirport Intercity Bus between Guangzhou and Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Shunde, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, or Huizhou Taxi
A Guangzhou taxi charges CNY7 for the first 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles), and CNY2.6 for succeeding kilometers. Moreover CNY1 is claimed as the fuel surcharge. It’s very convenient to shuttle between the downtown of Guangzhou and the Baiyun Airport; However, it may cost much money. For example, it costs you about CNY100 from the airport to Guangzhou Railway Station.Subway
There are four subway lines used in Guangzhou – Line1, Line2, Line 3 and Line 4, operated by Guangzhou Metro Company. The subway utilizes a stage fare system. The longer the journey the more you pay. At present, the subway to the Baiyun Airport is still under construction. According to the construction plan, the subway will be finished by the end of 2009.
Transportation from Airport to Railway Station
There are two railway stations in Guangzhou, including Guangzhou Railway Station and Guangzhou East Railway Station. Both railway stations are very important transportation hubs. Especially, the East Station is the transfer station from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. If you have already arrived at Baiyun Airport and wants to go to the railway station, you may adopt the following itineraries:
Baiyun Airport → Guangzhou Railway Station
Suggestion: You can take the Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1 at the No.7 Gate of the Arrival Hall of the Terminal Building. This line reaches CAAC Ticket Office, which is very near to Guangzhou Railway Station.
Baiyun Airport → Guangzhou East Railway Station
Suggestion: You may take the Airport Express Line 6A to go to the Tianhe Hotel. It takes five minutes' drive from Tianhe Hotel to Guangzhou East Railway Station. For convenience, you can take a taxi there to go to the railway station.
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Travelers' Voices on Guangzhou Transportation by Air
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Nov. 5,2009 21:53 Reply
Mr.hotmane(morocco) said:
hi, i'm arriving at CAN on saturday and i want to go same day to hong kong.
I have a unique entry visa to china. Do i have to cross some custom border at the airport to catch the connection flight to HKG? Is it considered as connection between 2 international flights ?
thank you for your fast reply
Nov. 6,2009 01:04
Mr.Leo replied:
From Guangzhou Airport, there is direct buses could drive you to Hong Kong, no need to take any flight. So, when you arrive at Guangzhou Airport, you have to go through the China customs and then take the bus to HK.
Nov. 6,2009 04:03
Mr.hotmane(morocco) replied:
Thank you Leo. The thing is that i have to come back to guangzhou after hong kong and that i have only one entry visa to china. i can't take the bus. Can i catch the connection flight without passing through the chinese custom.
thank you again
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Nov. 5,2009 06:21 Reply
Ms.Valerie(SINGAPORE) said:
My family (altogether five persons) will be in Guangzhou from 1 - 6 December 2009. We plan to visit Kaiping during our stay there. Is it possible to book a minbus or van with a driver during our entire visit to Kaiping? We would like to take two days to explore Kaiping. How much are we expected to pay for the minibus/van and driver?
Nov. 6,2009 01:00
Mr.Leo replied:
Hi, it is suggested that you contact with a car rental company directly. Here is one for your choice: http://www.gz-taxi.cn/english.html
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Nov. 5,2009 10:57 Reply
Mr.CHRISCTSEN(Malaysia) said:
Thanks for your effective reply. I have another few questions,
1.what time for the last bus from Zhuhai Gongbei Bus Station to Tianhe, Guangzhou?
2.Is it enough time to catch the last bus to Tianhe if I reach Macau Airport 5.45pm,then enter Zhuhai?
Your soonest reply will be appreciated. Thank you
Nov. 5,2009 20:49
Mr.Leo replied:
The last bus from Zhuhai to Tianhe leaves at 20:45, so I think you could catch it if you could arrive at Gongbei Port in 1.5 hours. If you miss it, you could take the bus to other stations in Guangzhou and then transfer to Tianhe by taxi easily.
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Nov. 1,2009 22:35 Reply
Ms.Sharon(Singapore) said:
Hi! I am travelling with my sister to Guangzhou. Please advise whether it is safe for us to take a taxi from the airport. Is there a desiganated taxi stand? Or should we arrange for pick up prior to arrival?
Nov. 3,2009 04:51
Mr.Shan replied:
Please take is easy that the security of taking taxi in Guangzhou Airport is ensured. When you arrive at the airport, please follow the signs to the taxi parking lot outside of the arrival hall. In case of any unhappy case, please write down your hotel name, address and phone clearly on the paper, and show it to the drivers. It is also better to know the taxi fare in advance.
Nov. 3,2009 10:23
Mr.Vance(china) replied:
Hello Ms. Sharon. There are 2 kinds of taxi at airport, legal and illegal one. There is a simple way to judge. For the legal taxi you have to wait in line. For the illegal taxi, the driver will help you carry the luggage warmly. Take care. Just contact me if you have any problems. I am happy to help you
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Nov. 3,2009 01:56 Reply
Ms.Irlander(Sweden) said:
I will arrive in Guangzhou on the 7th (Saturday) of November at 18.30 and I was wondering what is best, is there any buses? Im going to Bai ling Hotel in Yanjiang Road Yuexiu district. Or how is it like to get hold of a taxi at this time and how much does it cost?
Kindly regards Zan
Nov. 3,2009 04:29
Mr.Shan replied:
When you arrive at Guangzhou Airport, please take the shuttle bus Line 5 and then get off at Haizhu Square (海珠广场). Your hotel is located about one kilometer away to the east of the bus stop, so you could walk along the Yangjiang Middle Road to arrive there easily.
Nov. 3,2009 10:19
Mr.Vance(China) replied:
Hello Ms. Irlander. If you arrive at the right time at 18:30, you can take the shuttle bus Line 5 and get off at Haizhu Square. However, I think I may remind you that the flight always be delaied. Last week, my friend from Thailand's flight was one hour later. So you'd better prepare to take taxi instead of bus if the flight is late. I guess you will reach GZ at 20:00. It will be late. For safety, Plz take care. If you have question, just contact me. I'm happy to help you.
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Nov. 2,2009 07:35 Reply
Mr.ADY(Malaysia) said:
Im travel GZ in Mid Nov. I will reach GZ around 21oo (9pm). I want to take subway bus to East Asia hotel? can you advise me how to take? and the bus fare. thanks.
Nov. 3,2009 04:45
Mr.Shan replied:
Your hotel is very close to the Haizhou Square of Guangzhou. So, at Guangzhou Airport, you could take the shuttle bus Line 5 and get off at the Haizhou Square. Then, please walk along to the west, you could reach the hotel in 15 minutes.
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Nov. 2,2009 21:13 Reply
Mr.CHRISCTSEN(Malaysia) said:
Hello, I plan to go to Tianhe, Guangzhou fr Macau Airport 5.45pm, 8th Nov. Please kindly reply my questions below:
1. what taxi should take from Macau airport to Gongbei Border? How much it cost and how long it take?
2. which bus i should take in Gongbei Bus Station to Tianhe, Guangzhou, How much it cost and how long it take?
3. what is the name of the bus station in Tianhe the bus will reach?
4. which budget hotel near Tianhe bus station you recommend for me to stay? How much per room?
5. any other webside to find the actual map of Macau, Zhuhai and Guangzhou?
Your soonest reply will be very appreciated. Thank you very much.
Nov. 3,2009 04:41
Mr.Shan replied:
1. at Macau Airport, you could take the bus AP1 to reach Gongbei Port in one hour with a fare of MOP1. Or, you could hire a cab driving to Gongbei Port in half an hour with a fare of about MOP50.
2. To be opposite of the Gongbei Port of Zhuhai, you could find the Zhuhai Gongbei Bus Station. Here, you could catch a bus to reach Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station directly with a fare of CNY63.
If you miss the bus to Tianhe directly, you could catch a bus to Guangzhou Provincial Bus Station or Guangzhou East Bus Station as well. When you arrive at Guangzhou, you could take the subway to reach Tianhe Bus Station directly. Here is the subway map: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/images/map/guangdong/guangzhou-subway.gif
3. The hotel around Tianhe/Guangzhou East Railway Station could be found at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/guangzhou-hotels.htm
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Oct. 30,2009 04:08 Reply
Mrs.viene(indonesia) said:
Im so thankful Mr. Jeffrey for ur reply.
Another Question, we'll(2person) stay in Guangzhou for 5days goin to canton fair one day and 4days for sight seeing,
which transport ticket should i buy in airport? daily ticket or there is any weekly city ticket for bus&train, so we don't need to buy a ticket everytime we want goin somewhere? which one is cheaper??? or maybe there is any special for traveler/tour fareticket for 5-7days, incl. entry ticket in the Attraction Spot??
There are any bus station near my Hotel ( BaiGong Hotel/White House)???
After Guangzhou, we'll visit Shenzhen, how can we get there easily
, considering that we got a big suitcase on hand also?
Thank u so much for the advice, its gonna be very very helpful for us.
Nov. 2,2009 01:16
Mr.Jerry replied:
Near the hotel, there are Renmin Nanlu bus stop, if you mean long-distance bus station, aren't any near the hotel. If you want to get to Shenzhen from Guangzhou, suggest you can take taxi to Guangzhou Railway Station or Guangzhou long-distance bus station nearby the railway station to take train or bus to Shenzhen. Bullet train is fater which can take you to shenzhen one hour later. It is about two hours by bus. Bullet trains and buses are both okay. As to the transportation, yes, there are month ticket, you can buy the card 55RMB for 20 times within a month. It is the cheapest and I think it is too much for your 4-day stay. Not all bus lines can use it. No necessary to buy the card in deed.
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Oct. 28,2009 20:09 Reply
Ms.Mira Sophia Lubis(Indonesia ) said:
I will be arrived in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Saturday Nov 7 at 14.40 pm (from Wuhan, Hubei province) and will take the next flight to Jakarta (Indonesia) in the same day at 19.05 pm. Do you think it would be possible for me to use my spare time between the flights (only about 3 hrs) to leave the airport and go for a city sightseeing or reach the nearest shopping place? Any suggestions for the fastest and cheap transportation? thanks.
Oct. 28,2009 22:19
Mr.Leo replied:
I don't think you will have enought time for traveling to downtown Guangzhou, which is about one-hour by bus far from the airport. So, please just stay at the airport.
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Oct. 27,2009 09:48 Reply
Mrs.viene(Indonesia) said:
Dear all,
I want travel to guangzhou on nov 3rd by airplane. How can i reach my Hotel ( Bai Gong/White House Hotel, South Renmin Road,GuangZhou ) with public trasnport from the airport?? And how is goin from my Hotel to Canton Fair ??
Ur advice will be very very helpfull.
Another question, can i buy or get a Guangzhou Map in english Version in Airport or somewhere?? where i can find them easily ??
Plz help me....
Thank u so much.:)
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Oct. 28,2009 02:38
Mr.Jerry replied:
You can use Airport Express Line 5 to Haizhu Square and take a taxi (2 km) to the hotel. Yes, a bit far from the Canton Fair. You can use Subway Line 2 at Haizhu Square and get off at Pazhou Station. You may buy the map in the airport.