Guangzhou Transportation – By Air
Guangzhou Transportation-by Air mainly introduces the brief information of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, such as the domestic flights, international flights, the detailed transfer information, such as by airport shuttle bus, by metro, by taxi, by airport intercity bus.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, named after the city’s nearby mountain, is China’s third busiest airport. As a new airport, you can expect all the facilities and amenities, as well as the problems, that you’d find at any major international hub. Increasing passenger numbers have meant the airport is constantly being expanded and this can lead to delays and confusion inside the terminal as to who goes where. At present, Guangzhou has only one airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Located in the intersection of Renhe Town in Baiyun and Xinhua Town in Huadu District, Baiyun International Airport, is the second busiest and largest airport in Southern China with lots of routes. The airport operates flight service to dozens of cities in China, as well as international cities and regions such as Vietnam, Bangkok, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Transfer
The transportation from the airport is very convenient. Visitors can make a transfer by airport bus, metro, taxi and so on. Therefore, do not worry how to get to the downtown.
By Airport Shuttle Bus
There are 17 shuttle bus lines supplying convenient transportation for passengers between Baiyun Airport and the downtown area. There are some main routes as follows for your reference.
Baiyun Airport Express Line
| Baiyun Airport Express Line Ticket Counter and Pick-up Point | ||||
| Ticket Counter Distribution | Area A of T1: Counters inside Gate A5 and A11 | |||
| Area B of T1: Counters inside Gate B3, B5, B12 and counter outside Gate B10 | ||||
| T2: Transportation Center West Bus Terminal | ||||
| Passenger Pick-up Point | Area A of T1: Outside Gate A9-A12 | |||
| Area B of T1: Outside Gate B10-B13 | ||||
| T2: Transportation Center West Bus Terminal | ||||
Airport Express Line 2
| Baiyun Airport-Huashi Hotel in Tianhe District | ||||
| Departure Time | Huashi Hotel | 05:00-21:10 | Departure Interval |
About 30-60 minutes per shift |
| Baiyun Airport | 06:10 – End of Flight | |||
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Huashi Hotel Towards Baiyun Airport |
Huashi Hotel – Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre – North Gate of Airport – T2 – T1 | |||
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Baiyun Airport Towards Huashi Hotel |
T2 – Area A of T1 – Area B of T1 – Garden Hotel – South Gate of Guangzhou Zoo – TEEMALL – Tianhe Computer City – Huashi Hotel (Jinan University Bus Stop) – Guangyun Lou | |||
Note:
- Huashi Hotel to Baiyun Airport: Five buses departing at 5:10, 5:40, 6:20, 7:10 and 7:40 stop at Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre and North Gate of Airport.
- Baiyun Airport to Huashi Hotel: Buses stop at Garden Hotel after 18:50, TEEMALL after 20:30, and South Gate of Guangzhou Zoo, Tianhe Computer City, Jinan University Bus Stop and Guangyun Lou after 23:10.
Airport Express Line 3
| Baiyun Airport – Xingdu Hotel | ||
| Departure Time | Xingdu Hotel | 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 |
| Baiyun Airport | 23:40, 00:20, 01:00 | |
| Xingdu Hotel ——Baiyun Airport |
Xingdu Hotel – T2 – T1 | |
| Xingdu Hotel – T2 – T1 | T2 – Area A of T1 – Area B of T1 – Ligang Nanwan – Liri Shopping Mall – Rosedale Hotel and Suits | |
Above information is for reference only. Please refer to the information of the day.
Please Pay Attention:
- Peak time: per 5 minutes(06:00-08:00; 15:00 -18:00)
- Off-peak time: per 10 minutes(08:00-15:00; 18:00 -23:00)
- Regular time: per 15 minutes(23:00-06:00)
- Terminal 1: Get on at Gate 1-10 ; get off at Gate 1-10
Terminal 2: Get on at Gate 2-42 ; get off at Gate 2-42 - Airport Express 24-hour Service Hotline: 020-36063156
By Metro
It is the most convenient and efficient way between Baiyun International Airport and downtown by taking north extension section of Line 3(Opening Time: 6:10 – 23:00).
Northern extension of Guangzhou Subway Line 3, also called “Airport Line”, forms a part of the main segment (Panyu Plaza Station – Airport North Station) of Guangzhou Subway Line 3. Northern extension of Guangzhou Subway Line 3 runs from Airport North Station to Tiyu West Road Station.
The route from Airport North Station to Tiyu West Road Station contains 15 stations, namely Airport North Station, Airport South Station, Gaozeng Station, Renhe Station, Longgui Station, Jiahe Wanggang Station, Baiyun Avenue North Station, Yongtai Station, Tonghe Station, Jingxi Nanfang Hospital Station, Meihuayuan Station, Yantang Station, Guangzhou East Railway Station, Linhe West Station, and Tiyu West Road Station.
Terminal 1 is located next to Airport South Station of Line 3 northern extension, while Terminal 2 is located next to Airport North Station of Line 3 northern extension. Please check your flight in advance to make sure you go to the correct terminal.
Free round trip transportation between the two terminals
During subway operation period, free transfer bus service between the two terminals is available.
- Bus from Airport South Station (Terminal 1) to Airport North Station (Terminal 2)(Opening time: 06:15-23:37)
- Bus from Airport North Station (Terminal 2) to Airport South Station (Terminal 1)(Opening time: 6:00-23:15)
By Taxi
Guangzhou Taxi Price Standard
| Distance(km) | Price(yuan) |
| The first 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) | 10 yuan |
| Each additional kilometer (0.6 mile) | 2.6 |
| The extra distance beyond 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) | Empty-run fee shall be paid by 50% of the fee |
Places for Pick-up
Terminal 1: Outside of Gate No. 2 of Arrival Hall
Terminal 2: Outside of Gate No.50 and No.52 of Arrival Hall
The taxi pack-up point of A arrival is set outside the gate of A8, while B arrival is set outside the gate of B6. The taxi pick-up points of B arrival will be adjusted and increase to two, they are Gate B3 and Gate B8 pick-up points.
By Online Car-hailing
T1 Car-hailing service pick-up points
- P1, P4, and P5 car parks (cars hailed online are not allowed to enter Arrival Areas A and B for picking up passengers).
- An online car-hailing service zone is located in P4 car park. Passengers need to walk to this zone to get on their cars
T2 Car-hailing service pick-up points
- In P6 and P7 outdoor car parks.
By Airport Intercity Bus
The passenger station between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 has buses to other cities of the province, such as Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Foshan, Shunde, Jiangmen, etc.
Baiyun Airport-Zhuhai
| Zhuhai | |
| Departure time | Gongbei, Zhuhai 5:00-19:30 |
| Baiyun Airport 8:00-23:30 | |
| Departure interval | About 30-50 minutes |
| Gongbei, Zhuhai to Baiyun Airport | Gongbei, Zhuhai – Xiangzhou – Tangjia – T2 – T1 |
| Baiyun Airport to Gongbei, Zhuhai | T2 – Zone A, T1 – Zone B, T1 – Tangjia (95 yuan) – Xiangzhou (95 yuan) – Gongbei (95 yuan) |
| Address of Remote Terminals | Tangjia: No. 1088, Gangwan Avenue, Tangjiawan Town, Zhuhai |
| Xiangzhou: No. 299, Meihua East Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai. | |
| Gongbei: Yongtong Hotel at Gongbei Bus Station, No. 1 Lianhua Road, Gongbei District, Zhuhai. | |
Baiyun Airport-Shenzhen
| Shenzhen | |
| Departure time | Shenzhen 6:00-18:00 |
| Baiyun Airport 9:20-21:40 | |
| Departure interval | About 60-70 minutes |
| Shenzhen to Baiyun Airport | Yinhu Bus Station – Bao’an Passenger Transportation Center – T2 – T1 |
| Baiyun Airport to Shenzhen | T2 – Zone A, T1 – Zone B, T1 – Bao’an Passenger Transportation Center (95 yuan) – Yinhu Bus Station (95 yuan) |
| Address of Remote Terminals | Yinhu: F1, Yinhu Building, Shangbu North Road, Shenzhen. |
| Bao’an: Bao’an Passenger Transportation Center at junction of Xixiang Avenue and 2nd Qianjin Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen. | |
Baiyun Airport-Downtown of Foshan
| Downtown of Foshan | |
| Departure time | Foshan Downtown 4:30-20:30 |
| Baiyun Airport 7:40-01:20 | |
| Departure interval | About 30-40 minutes |
| Foshan Downtown to Baiyun Airport | Foshan Downtown – T2 – T1 |
| Baiyun Airport to Foshan Downtown | T2 – Zone A, T1 – Zone B, T1 – Foshan Downtown (38 yuan) |
| Address of Remote Terminals | F1, Lanshi International Metal Trading Center, 1st Kuiqi Road, Chancheng District. |
Baiyun Airport-Zhongshan
| Zhongshan Downtown | |
| Departure time | Zhongshan Downtown 5:00-18:30 |
| Baiyun Airport 8:20-23:40 | |
| Departure interval | About 30-50 minutes |
| Zhongshan Downtown to Baiyun Airport | Yifeng Plaza, West District (Shaxi) – T2 – T1 |
| Baiyun Airport to Zhongshan Downtown | T2 – Zone A, T1 – Zone B, T1 – Yifeng Plaza, West District (Shaxi) (71 yuan) |
| Address of Remote Terminals | F1, No. 6, Cuifeng Road, Xiqu Sub-district, Zhongshan (Yifeng International). |
144-hour Visa Free Transit via Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Visitors are allowed a visa-free stay of up to 144 hours when taking an international transfer via Baiyun International Airport provided they hold valid international travel document and confirmed interline ticket to a third country.
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