Guangzhou Baiyun Airport(CAN) Guides

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(IATA: CAN) is located 28km north of Guangzhou downtown. It is China's third-busiest and world's 11th-busiest airport which handled 73,530,600 passengers in 2019. This airport serves as a hub for China Southern Airlines.

Opened in 1932 and located Baiyun district, the old Baiyun Airport could not expand to meet passengers needs as the expansion of Guangzhou. So on August 5, 2004, the old airport was closed and the new Baiyun Airport opened.

The nairport has two 3,800 metres runways, two 3,600 metres runway and two 3400 metres runway. There are three Terminals in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Terminal 1 was opened on Aug 05 2004, Terminal 2 was used on April 26 2018, and Terminal 3 was newly put into use on October 30, 2025, and it is one of the world's largest airport terminal facilities.

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport can be reached by Metro line 3, taxi, airport express bus and the intercity rails.

Location and Map

Address: No. 888 East, Airport Road, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN) is located 28km north of the downtown of Guangzhou, 43km north of Pazhou Complex, 50km north of Guangzhou South Railway Station.

FAQs of Guangzhou Baiyun Airport

1. How far is Guangzhou Baiyun Airport from downtown of Guangzhou?

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is located 28km north of downtown of Guangzhou

2. How far is Guangzhou Baiyun Airport from Guangzhou South Railway Station?

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is located 50km north of Guangzhou South Railway Station.

3. How to get to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport by metro, bus or taxi?

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport can be reached by metro line 3, taxi, and airport bus. Metro is mostly recommended.

4. How many terminals are there at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

5. When do I need to arrive at the airport before the departure?

Allow yourself plenty of time, at least 2 hours to queue up for security checks and boarding.

6. Are there any foods at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

There are some foods and restaurants, including Chinese foods, Western foods, Cantonese cuisine, Halal food, noodles, KFC, McDonald's and Starbucks. Get details

7. Are there any hourly lounges or hotels at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

There are one time-charging hotel and some First class lounges in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Get details

8. What is and how to get 240-hour VISA-FREE TRANSIT at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

240-hour VISA-FREE TRANSIT is a policy that allows citizens from 54 countries who hold valid international travel documents, and a passenger ticket for connecting travel to a third country (region) with confirmed seats and a departure time within 240 hours, to travel in Guangdong Province without a visa for 10 days. Get details