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FUO Foshan Shadi Airport

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Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) serves Guangzhou, about 19 km west 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.

IATAFUO
ICAOZGFS
ServesGuangzhou
From centre19 km
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Foshan Shadi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Foshan Shadi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 371,807 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 877,725 in 2019.

Passengers / year
371,807
as of 2022
Peak traffic
877,725
in 2019
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Foshan Shadi Airport to Guangzhou

The airport is about 19 km west of Guangzhou, about 39 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~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~39 minmetered
Private transfer~39 minfixed upfront
Car rental~39 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FUO 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.)
Foshan9 km19 min—
Nanhai10 km21 min—
Jiangmen56 km78 min—
Zhaoqing62 km66 min—
Qingyuan69 km72 min—
Dongguan70 km73 min—
Zhongshan70 km73 min—
Bao'an102 km107 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Foshan Shadi Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Eastern Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan Shadi Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Foshan Shadi 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 19 km west of Guangzhou, about 39 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan Shadi Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Beijing. 2 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 Foshan Shadi 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 Foshan Shadi Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Foshan Shadi 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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