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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou (Huadu), China

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou (Huadu), China

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South China's busiest gateway and Pearl River Delta hub.

Opened

2004

Location

Guangzhou (Huadu), China

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the primary aviation hub serving Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, and the broader Pearl River Delta region. It replaced the original Baiyun Airport in 2004 and has grown rapidly to become one of the busiest airports in China and Asia. The airport serves as the main hub for China Southern Airlines, China's largest carrier by passenger volume, and handles an enormous mix of domestic and international traffic. It consistently ranks among the top ten busiest airports in the world by passenger numbers. A major expansion program, including a second terminal (T2) opened in 2018 and ongoing construction of a third terminal and additional runways, is designed to eventually accommodate over 120 million passengers annually, cementing Baiyun's role as a global mega-hub.

Terminals

The airport operates two main passenger terminals, T1 and T2, with T2 opening in April 2018, and a third terminal is under development to expand capacity.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to central Guangzhou via the Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport Express), as well as intercity rail links, highway coaches, and taxi services.

Airlines here

China Southern Airlines uses Guangzhou Baiyun as its primary hub, and other major carriers including China Eastern, Air China, Cathay Pacific, and numerous international airlines operate regular services.

Notable facts

›Replaced the old Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which was located within the urban area, when it opened in August 2004.
›China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in China by passengers, is headquartered adjacent to the airport.
›The airport handled over 73 million passengers in 2019, ranking it among the world's top ten busiest airports.
›It has five runways, with plans for additional runways as part of its long-term expansion.
›Terminal 2 added approximately 45 million passengers of annual capacity when it opened in 2018.

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Southern China's vast aviation gateway connecting continents through Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, opened in 2004 on the site of a former military base in Huadu District, replaced the old Baiyun Airport and rapidly grew into one of the busiest airports in Asia by passenger volume. Serving as the primary hub for China Southern Airlines, it functions as a critical connecting point between mainland China, Southeast Asia, and intercontinental routes. Its sprawling dual-terminal complex handles tens of millions of passengers annually, cementing Guangzhou's role as a major aviation crossroads in the Pearl River Delta region.

Terminals

Terminal 1 — The original terminal handling a mix of domestic and international flights, primarily for China Southern Airlines and affiliated carriers.
Terminal 2 — A modern expansion terminal opened in 2018, featuring additional international capacity, elevated retail offerings, and direct Skytrain connectivity to T1.

Ground Transport

Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport North/South stations) with direct connections to the city centre
Guangzhou Metro Line 18 providing high-speed rail-style connectivity toward Guangzhou East
Airport Express intercity coaches to Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and other Pearl River Delta cities
Taxi and ride-hailing services (DiDi) from designated ranks outside arrivals halls
Car rental counters available in both terminal buildings
Hotel shuttle buses serving major nearby properties from the ground floor of each terminal

Nearby Hotels

Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Novotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Holiday Inn Express Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Aerotel Guangzhou (airside transit hotel in Terminal 2)
Hilton Garden Inn Guangzhou Airport Huadu

Dining

Inside the terminals, travellers will find a broad mix of Chinese regional cuisines, international fast-food chains, and Cantonese dim sum outlets, with T2 offering a notably more upscale food court experience. Airside dining options are plentiful on the departure levels of both terminals, with several sit-down restaurants and café chains open around the clock. Outside the airport perimeter, Huadu District has numerous local Cantonese restaurants and hot pot establishments within a short taxi ride.

Traveller Tips

Allow extra time for security and check-in during national holidays such as Chinese New Year and Golden Week, when the airport becomes exceptionally busy.
The free Skytrain shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 runs frequently but inter-terminal transfers still require a minimum of 45–60 minutes for connecting flights.
Download the DiDi app before arrival for reliable and cost-transparent ride-hailing, as language barriers can complicate negotiations with street taxis.
Metro Line 3 is the fastest and most affordable way into central Guangzhou, with the journey to Tianhe or Yuexiu districts taking roughly 40–50 minutes.

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Airlines serving this airport

Sichuan Airlines

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Maxair

Myanmar Airways International

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Delta Air Lines

Emirates

Ethiopian Airlines

Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion

Japan Airlines Domestic

Bravo Air Congo

Cambodia Angkor Air (K6)

Dragonair

Korean Air

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

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Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudia

Thai Airways International

Turkish Airlines

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