Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Airport Code: CAN
Location: In the northern part of Guangzhou city, around 43 kilometers (28 miles) from Canton Tower in central downtown. Two Terminals: T1 and T2, both operating domestic and international flights Guangzhou Flights:
Serving more than 110 air routes from and to over 100 domestic and international cities. The domestic flights are from and to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Kunming, Chongqing, Haikou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guiyang, Ningbo and Lianyungang, etc. The direct international flights are from and to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Osaka, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Tokyo, Jakarta, Taipei, Hong Kong, Sydney, Amsterdam, Frankfort, Paris and New York, etc.
Transit at Guangzhou Airport
1. Visa Policies
Passport holders of 53 countries and regions are granted a visa-free stay of up to 144 hours when taking an international transfer via Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. Read details about 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit.
Citizens of other foreign countries need to obtain a valid visa in advance if they will spend over 24 hours at the airport. If the stay duration is less than 24 hours, they can apply for the 24-Hour Visa-Free transit.
2. How to transit at Baiyun Airport
3. How to Travel between T1 and T2:
1) Free Shuttle BusFrequency:
06:00 - 08:00 & 15:00 - 18:00: every 5 minutes;
08:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 23:00: every 10 minutes;
23:00 - 06:00 the next day: every 15 minutes.
2) Metro Terminal 1
Departure Hall: 3F Arrival Hall: 1F
Subway Station: -1 F Domestic Airlines: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines
Check-in Islands: C, D, E, L, M, N International Airlines: Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Japanese Airlines, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Korea Airlines, Kenya Airlines, Russia Far-east, Batavia, Ethiopian Airlines, Garuda, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Philippine, Tiger, Orient-Thai, Northwest, Lufthansa Cargo, All Nippon, Air France Cargo, Finn Air, Hong Kong Express, and Air Macao
Check-in Islands: G, H, J, K, F
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| Enquiry Counter |
Terminal 2
Departure Hall: 3F Arrival Hall: 1F Domestic Airlines: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Hebei Airlines International Airlines: Korean Air, Air France, Aeroflot, Vietnam Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, and Saudia, etc.Check-in Islands: P, Q, L, M, N
| Airport Shuttle bus | Metro | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| 17 options to Guangzhou Railway Station, Teem Plaza Square, North Railway Station, Hilbin Hotel, Huadu Square… | Airport North → Airport South → Gaozeng, Line 9 → Jiahewanggang, Line 14/2 → Yantang, Line 6 →East Railway Station, Line 1 → Linhexi, APM Line → Tiyu West Road, Line 1/3 | Flexible route for you |
| Downtown: 04:30 – 23:00 Airport: 05:20 – last flight | 06:00 – 24:00 | 24 hours |
| Around 50 – 120 min | Around 30 min | Around 60 - 90 min |
| CNY 6 - 57 | CNY 2-10 | CNY 100 - 210 |
| Average choice for budget travelers. | Best way for daytime travelers and people with tight schedules. | Suitable for night flight passengers or 1 to 4 travelers with big luggage |
Intercity bus service is operated in GIBA to transfer passengers to Dongguan, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Huizhou, Jiangmen …
See more:
How to Travel from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Hong Kong Airport (HKIA)
How to Travel between Guangzhou Airport and Shenzhen
How to Travel between Guangzhou Airport and Dongguan
Facilities & Services
Free WIFI:
The airport has opened wireless Internet access. Select "airport-free-wifi" to open any web page in your browser. Terminal passenger service system supports scanning passport, boarding pass to obtain WIFI login verification code.
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| China Southern Airline Self Check-in Counter |
Left Luggage:
T1:
1): Departure Hall, Gate 1; 09:00 - 17:00
2): Departure Hall, Gate 8; 06:00 – 23:30
3): Departure Hall, Gate 16; All day
4): Arrival Hall, Gate A5; 06:00 – 22:00
5): Arrival Hall, Gate A8; 09:00 – 17:00
6): Arrival Hall, Gate B4; 08:00 – 22:00 T2:
1): 3F, close to C Area; 05:30 – 23:30
2): 3F, Close to P Area; All day
3): 1F, Arrival Hall, next to Gate 53; 05:30 – 23:30 Service Fee per piece:
0-2 hours: CNY 5-40;
2-4 hours: CNY 10-45;
4-8 hours: CNY 15-50;
8-24 hours: CNY 20-55
Note: The charge depends on the size of the luggage. If storage time is over 24 hours, price will be accumulated according to the above price list.
Lost and Found:
T1: Gate1, Departure Hall, 3F T2: between the central business area and the H Check-in counter, 3F
Hourly Lounge
T1: -1F
Inclusive Area: front desk, guest rooms, reading area, shower room and baggage deposit area
| Room Rate | Room Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | Single-room | 08:00 – 16:00: CNY25/per hour; 6:00 – 08:00 the next day: CNY 50/per hour |
| Overnight Room | 16:00 – 12:00 the next day: CNY 300 | |
| VIP Class | Double-room | 08:00 – 16:00: CNY 40/per hour; 16:00 – 08:00 the next day: CNY 80/per hour |
| Overnight Room | 16:00 – 12:00 the next day: CNY 380 | |
| Note: The hourly charged room is expected to rent at least 3 hours. | ||
T2: Opposite Gate B263 and Gate B264 of Domestic Security Check area
Inclusive Area: front desk, guest rooms, reading area, shower room and baggage deposit area
| Room Rate | Room Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | Single-room | 08:00 – 23:00: 1 hour CNY78; 2 hours CNY 128; 3 hours CNY 188; 4-5 hours CNY 228; Over 6 hours CNY 298 |
| Overnight Room | 23:00 – 08:00 the next day: CNY 218 | |
| VIP Class | Double-room | 08:00 – 23:00: 1 hour CNY98; 2 hours CNY 188; 3 hours CNY 268; 4-5 hours CNY 338; Over 6 hours CNY 398 |
| Overnight Room | 23:00 – 08:00 the next day: CNY 318 | |
| Note: The hourly charged room is expected to rent at least 2 hours. | ||
Postal Delivery
T1:
| Expresse Service | Opening Hour | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EMS | 09:00 – 20:00 | 3F, next to Gate 9 |
| SF Express | 08:30 – 21:00 | 1F, opposite to Gate 22 |
| Air Express | 07:00 – 21:30 | 3F, opposite to N Island |
T2:
| Express Service | Opening Hour | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EMS | 09:00 – 20:00 | 3F, D/F Island Checking Hall |
| SF | 24-hour | 3F, International Security Inspection Waiting Hall |
| Goldjet Logistics | 09:00 – 21:00 | 3F, Domestic Security Inspection Waiting Area |
Currency Exchange
The foreign currencies include dollars, euros, yens, Hong Kong dollars and so on.
Service hours: 08:00 – 21:00. T1:
| Bank Name | Location | Opening Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Currency Exchange | Arrival Hall, international isolated area of Area A | 24 - hour |
| Departure gate of Area A | ||
| Fanghui Foreign Currency Exchange | East 1st Corridor on the Isolated area of A Boarding area | 06:00 - 01:30 |
| Arrival Hall, Gate A5 | 07:00 - 23:00 | |
| Hengsheng United Money | Next to Gate 7 on Departure Hall | 06:30 - 23:30 |
| ATM | ABC, Gate 8 of Departure Hall; CCB, Gate 21 of departure hall | 24 - hour |
T2:
| Bank Name | Location | Opening Hour |
|---|---|---|
| United Money | 1) 3F, International Security Inspection Hall 2) To the right of International Isolation Departure Desk | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Fanghui Foreign Currency Exchange | 1) 3F, International Security Waiting Hall 2) Behind the P International Check-in 3) 1F, opposite to Gate 53 | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| ATM | close to Area Q of T2 main building | 24 - hour |
Medical Service
T1: 1. Gate27, 1F; 24-hour service
3. 2F on the east No. 2 gallery; 07:30 – 21:30
T2: 1. 1F, next to exit of domestic arrival
3. 2F, Isolation area the Junction of north finger corridor and west six finger corridor
5. 3F, Isolation area to the north of International Security Inspection
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