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; T1 operating only domestic flights now, while T2 operating both domestic and international flights Guangzhou Flights:
Serving more than 400 air routes from and to over 230 domestic and international cities. The domestic flights are from and to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Kunming, Chongqing, Haikou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guiyang, Ningbo, Lianyungang and Hong Kong, etc. The direct international flights are from and to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Taipei, Sydney, Amsterdam, Frankfort, Paris and Los Angeles, etc.
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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.
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2. How to transit at Baiyun Airport
3. How to Travel between T1 and T2:
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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, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, Tibet Airlines, Air Guilin, Chengdu Airlines, China United, Shanghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Loong Air, West Air, Capital Airlines, Air Kunming, Juneyao Air, OKAir, Lucky Air, and Spring Airlines
Check-in Islands: C, D, E, L, M, N
Terminal 2
Departure Hall: 3F Arrival Hall: 1F Domestic Airlines: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Chongqing Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Spring Airlines International Airlines: Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Aeroflot, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Biman Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Garuda Indonesia, Srilankan Airlines, Kenya Airways, Kuwait Airways, Egypt Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, etc.Check-in Islands: P, Q, K, M, N
| Airport Shuttle Bus | Metro | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| 15 options to Guangzhou Railway Station, Teemall Plaza, South Railway Station, Panyu Hotel, Zengcheng 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: 05:00 – 17:30 or even all day Airport: 00:10 – 20:00 or so | 06:00 – 24:00 | 24 hours |
| Around 60 – 150 min | Around 30 min | Around 60 - 90 min |
| CNY 6 - 60 | 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 |
Note: The opening hours and frequency are only for reference particularly for Airport Shuttle Bus, as there are multiple routes and these are subject to change. Some Airport Shuttle Bus Lines run at night merely, while some operate at a few regular departures every day. Intercity bus service is operated in GBA 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 "AIPORT-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.
Left Luggage:
T1:
1): Departure Hall, Gate 16; All day
2): Arrival Hall, Gate B3/B4; 08:00 – 22:00 T2:
1): 3F, close to D Area; 05:30 – 23:30
2): 3F, Close to N 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.
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Lost and Found:
T1: Gate 1, 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 |
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| Business Class | Single-room | 08:00 – 16:00: CNY25/per hour; 16:00 – 08:00 the next day: CNY 50/per hour |
| Overnight Room | 16:00 – 12:00 the next day: CNY 198 | |
| 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 266 | |
| Note: The hourly charged room is expected to rent at least 3 hours. The prices are suubject to change with time and the promotional campaigns. | ||
Besides, there are also free overnight rest area for travellers who have a shorter stopover at Baiyun Airport, by the Gate 23, Gate 27, Gate 33, and Gate 36 on the 1F, main building of T1. T2: 4F, International Premium Lounge, Departure Waiting Hall
Inclusive Area: front desk, guest rooms, reading area, shower room and baggage deposit area
| Room Rate | Room Type | Price |
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| 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. | ||
The free overnight rest area of T2 is on the left side of domestic arrival, 2F (next to C-Store), opened during 21:00 – 08:00 the next day.
Postal Delivery
T1:
| Expresse Service | Opening Hour | Location |
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| EMS | 09:00 – 17:00 | 3F, next to Gate 9 |
| SF Express | 07:30 – 21:30 | 1F, Gate 22 |
| Air Express | 07:00 – 21:30 | 3F, opposite to N Island |
T2:
| Express Service | Opening Hour | Location |
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| EMS | 09:00 – 20:00 | 3F, D/E Island, Checking Hall |
| SF Express | 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. T1:
| Bank Name | Location | Opening Hour |
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| ATM of China Guangfa Bank (CGB) | Gate 16 of Checking-in Hall | 24-hour |
T2:
| Bank Name | Location | Opening Hour |
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| United Money | 1) 3F, International Security Inspection Hall | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| 2) 3F, opposite to International Departure Desk A153 | 08:00 - 22:00 | |
| Fanghui Foreign Currency Exchange | 1) 1F, to the east of International Exit of Arrival Hall 2) 3F, Behind the N International Check-in | 24-hour |
| ATM of CGB | 3F, close to J/P Check-in Island of T2 Departure Hall | 24-hour |
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Medical Service
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| Drinking Water |
T1: 1. Gate 27, the main building, 1F; 07:00 – 22:00
3. Next to the A125 bridge of east No.3 arrival; 07:00 – 22:00
4. 2F by the A102 bridge of east arrival; 07:00 – 22:00
T2: 1. 1F, next to exit of the domestic arrival
3. 2F, Isolation area - the junction of north airside corridor and west No.6 airside corridor