Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 28 km north of downtown Guangzhou. A taxi or ride-hailing car takes about 40 to 60 minutes to the center depending on traffic. Metro Line 3 from Terminal 2 reaches Tiyu Xilu in the Tianhe district in about 45 minutes, which suits travelers without heavy luggage.

No. The airport lies about 28 km north of downtown Guangzhou, well outside the urban core, and is not within walking distance of any central neighborhood. Expressways, Metro Line 3 and the intercity rail line connect it with central Guangzhou, Foshan and other cities in the Pearl River Delta.

Guangzhou Baiyun airport has three terminal buildings, but only two are in use. Terminal 2 is the base of China Southern Airlines, and Terminal 3, opened on 30 October 2025, handles most other Chinese airlines and many foreign carriers. Terminal 1 closed on 7 May 2026 for renovation, and its airlines moved to Terminal 3.

China Southern Airlines operates from Terminal 2. China Eastern, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and many international carriers, including Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Turkish Airlines, use Terminal 3. Allocations changed several times in 2025 and 2026, so check the terminal printed on your boarding pass or your airline's notice before heading to the airport.

A free shuttle bus runs 24 hours from the Terminal 2 east bus station, stop 30, to Terminal 3, taking about 25 minutes with buses every 8 to 20 minutes. You can also take the intercity train one stop between Baiyun Airport North station at Terminal 2 and Baiyun Airport East station at Terminal 3.

Official taxi ranks are at Gates 50 and 53 in the Terminal 2 Ground Transportation Center, and at Gate 72 for domestic arrivals and Gate 75 for international arrivals at Terminal 3. Taxis are metered, a night surcharge applies late in the evening, and you should join the official queue rather than accept offers from drivers inside the terminal.

Metro Line 3 starts at Airport North station under Terminal 2 and reaches Tiyu Xilu in the Tianhe district in about 45 minutes, running roughly 06:00 to 23:30. Terminal 3 has no metro station yet, so take the free shuttle bus to Gaozeng station on Lines 3 and 9, or the intercity train one stop to Terminal 2.

Yes. DiDi and other ride-hailing apps pick up in the parking garages, not at the curb: P8 on levels 2 and 3 at Terminal 2, and P12 at Terminal 3. Terminal 3 also has a short-stop pickup zone outside Gate 72 on Level 1. Journeys to central Guangzhou take about 40 to 60 minutes.

Citizens of many countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026, and 57 nationalities qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country. Since 20 November 2025, you can submit the arrival card online before landing, or complete it on arrival at the airport.

Long-distance airport express buses run from the airport to cities across Guangdong, and the intercity rail line at Terminal 3 links to the wider Pearl River Delta network. For Shenzhen or Hong Kong, many travelers ride into Guangzhou and change to high-speed trains, allowing time for the transfer and, for Hong Kong, a separate border crossing.

Guangzhou uses China Standard Time, UTC+8, all year with no daylight saving time. The currency is the renminbi (CNY), and mobile payment apps are the usual way to pay. Summers are hot, humid and rainy, while winters are mild, so expect warm, muggy air when you step outside the terminal for much of the year.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport handled about 83.6 million passengers in 2025, up from about 76.4 million in 2024. It is run under the Guangdong Airport Authority and opened at its current site in August 2004. The airport now has five runways and serves as the main hub of China Southern Airlines.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.