China Southern Airlines

Q: What are China Southern Airlines' airline codes?

China Southern Airlines' IATA code is CZ , its ICAO code is CSN , and its callsign is CHINA SOUTHERN .

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China Southern Airlines is a Chinese airline based in Guangzhou, with flights across China and to Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Sky Pearl Club and airport transportation.

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Destinations: CAN, SZX
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About China Southern Airlines

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with China Southern Airlines before travel.

Official name: China Southern Airlines Company Limited
Callsign: CHINA SOUTHERN
Country: China
Founded: 1988
Parent company: China Southern Air Holding Company Limited
Head office: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Alliance: None (left SkyTeam in 2019)
Frequent-flyer program: Sky Pearl Club
Official website: csair.com

China Southern Airlines (China Southern Airlines Company Limited) is a Chinese airline founded on 1 July 1988 and headquartered in Guangzhou. Its parent company is China Southern Air Holding Company Limited. The airline is not a member of any global alliance; it left SkyTeam at the start of 2019 and works with partner airlines through codeshare agreements.

Its main hub is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, with further hubs at Shenzhen Bao'an and Beijing Daxing and large bases in cities such as Ürümqi. From there it serves more than 200 destinations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast and Northeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe and North America, plus a Shenzhen–Mexico City route.

The mainline fleet of about 700 aircraft combines Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 jets, Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing 777 and 787 widebodies, and COMAC C909 and C919 aircraft.

Network

Where China Southern Airlines flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with a CZ flight number are operated by partner airlines; check the "operated by" line when you book.

China, Hong Kong and Macau

A domestic network linking Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Beijing Daxing with cities across mainland China, plus flights to Hong Kong.

Asia

Flights to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Seoul and Tokyo, many of them from Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Australia and New Zealand

Routes from Guangzhou to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and to Auckland and Christchurch.

Europe

Long-haul flights from Guangzhou to London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam, Istanbul and Belgrade, and from Beijing Daxing to Amsterdam.

North America and Mexico

Guangzhou to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver, and a nonstop Airbus A350 route between Shenzhen and Mexico City.

Aircraft

China Southern Airlines fleet

China Southern operates a mixed Airbus, Boeing and COMAC fleet. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A350-900 and A330-300

Widebody aircraft on routes to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico City, and on busy routes within Asia and China.

Boeing 787-9 and 777-300ER

Long-haul widebodies on routes to North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737

A319neo, A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 jets on domestic routes and regional flights across Asia.

COMAC C909 and C919

Chinese-built regional and narrow-body jets on domestic routes.

On board

China Southern Airlines cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Business Class

The premium cabin, on long-haul widebodies and at the front of narrow-body aircraft. Seat type depends on the aircraft.

Premium Economy

A separate cabin with wider seats and more legroom on selected aircraft.

Economy Class

The standard cabin. Baggage allowance and change rules depend on the fare.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

China Southern baggage allowances depend on the cabin, fare, route and Sky Pearl Club status.

Carry-on

Economy and Premium Economy passengers can bring one carry-on bag, and Business Class passengers (and First Class, where offered) two. Each piece can weigh up to 8 kg and measure up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm (22 x 16 x 8 in). One small personal item, such as a laptop bag or handbag, is also allowed under the seat.

Checked baggage

Checked allowances depend on fare, cabin and route; flights to and from the Americas and other international routes have their own rules. Your booking shows the allowance that applies.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official China Southern baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in is available on csair.com and the China Southern app for most departures. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking, which are longer for international flights.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal, especially in cities with more than one airport, such as Beijing.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it where it is accepted.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration.

Lounges

China Southern operates Sky Pearl lounges at Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Daxing and other airports in its network. Access depends on cabin, Sky Pearl Club status and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Sky Pearl Club is China Southern's frequent-flyer program. Members earn miles on China Southern flights and with partner airlines and businesses, and redeem them for award flights and upgrades. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use China Southern's official services:

China Southern website

csair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

China Southern app

Available for iOS and Android, with online check-in, boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

China Southern Airlines airports

China Southern flies from several airports in China, and Guangzhou and Shenzhen are two different cities with separate airports. Check the airport and terminal on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hub

CAN · Guangzhou

China Southern's main hub and head-office city, and the base for most of its long-haul flights to Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Most China Southern flights use Terminal 2; confirm on your boarding pass.