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CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) serves Guangzhou, about 30 km north of Guangzhou. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACAN
ICAOZGGG
ServesGuangzhou
From centre31 km
Non-stop150
Airlines56
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 76M passengers in 2024.

Opened
2004
22 years ago
Passengers / year
76M
as of 2024
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Corporation Limited
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou

The airport is about 30 km north of Guangzhou, about 44 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~44 minmetered
Private transfer~44 minfixed upfront
Car rental~44 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CAN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Qingyuan44 km61 min—
Foshan44 km62 min—
Nanhai44 km62 min—
Dongguan62 km65 min—
Jiangmen93 km97 min—
Zhaoqing94 km98 min—
Zhongshan97 km102 min—
Bao'an111 km116 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Guangzhou ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 150 destinations, operated by 56 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Southern Airlines · Air China · Shenzhen Airlines · Hainan Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Japan Air System · Shanghai Airlines · Air France · Xiamen Airlines · Shandong Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Guangzhou shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the centre of Guangzhou?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 30 km north of Guangzhou, about 44 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
About 150 destinations, including Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shanghai, Nanjing. 56 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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