Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the primary international gateway for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China, located approximately 28 kilometres north of the city centre. Opened in 2004, it replaced the original Baiyun Airport, which had operated since the 1930s. It serves as one of the three major aviation hubs in mainland China alongside Beijing and Shanghai.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the primary international gateway for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China, located approximately 28 kilometres north of the city centre. Opened in 2004, it replaced the original Baiyun Airport, which had operated since the 1930s. It serves as one of the three major aviation hubs in mainland China alongside Beijing and Shanghai.
The airport operates two large passenger terminals: Terminal 1 handles the majority of domestic and international flights, while Terminal 2, opened in 2018, significantly expanded capacity. Three parallel runways run roughly north–south, supporting continuous 24-hour operations. A third terminal and additional infrastructure expansions have been under long-term development to accommodate growing demand.
Overview
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the primary international gateway for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China, located approximately 28 kilometres north of the city centre. Opened in 2004, it replaced the original Baiyun Airport, which had operated since the 1930s. It serves as one of the three major aviation hubs in mainland China alongside Beijing and Shanghai.
Airlines
China Southern Airlines uses Guangzhou Baiyun as its primary hub, making it one of that carrier's most operationally significant bases. Several other Chinese carriers maintain focus-city operations here. Major international airlines from Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America operate scheduled services, reflecting the airport's role as a key intercontinental connection point.
Airlines
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Routes
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FAQ
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, China (Asia), at coordinates 23.390°, 113.300°.
- Its IATA code is CAN and its ICAO code is ZGGG.
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport serves Guangzhou, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits at latitude 23.390° and longitude 113.300°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from CAN include Sichuan Airlines, Air France, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and 8 more.
- Tracked destinations from CAN include Chongqing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Taipei, Nanjing, Tokyo and 5 more, spread across 3 countries.
- Its address is Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, the phone number is +86 20 3606 6999, the official website is http://www.baiyunairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.