Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN) is a key aviation hub serving Guangzhou and the wider China region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Guangzhou, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Guangzhou for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 13 Oct | €113 |
| Shanghai (SHA) | 9 Air | Direct | 2 Sep | €116 |
| Sanya (SYX) | 9 Air | Direct | 10 Sep | €118 |
| Hanoi (HAN) | Value Jet Nigeria | Direct | 23 Nov | €134 |
| Bangkok (BKK) | Thai AirAsia | Direct | 15 Nov | €142 |
| Phuket (HKT) | Thai Lion Air | 1 stop | 14 Sep | €163 |
| Beijing (BJS) | China Eastern | Direct | 2 Sep | €170 |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 19 Sep | €182 |
| Nha Trang (NHA) | Value Jet Nigeria | 1 stop | 14 Sep | €200 |
| Da Nang (DAD) | Value Jet Nigeria | 1 stop | 12 Oct | €204 |
| Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) | Vietnam Airlines | 1 stop | 7 Nov | €207 |
| Yiwu (YIW) | China Southern | Direct | 15 Sep | €237 |
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has published nonstop service to 137 airports across 32 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from CAN.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing | CKG | China | 964 km |
| Chengdu (Shuangliu) | CTU | China | 1,221 km |
| Shanghai (Minhang) | SHA | China | 1,175 km |
| Hangzhou | HGH | China | 1,038 km |
| Wuhan (Huangpi) | WUH | China | 825 km |
| Taoyuan | TPE | Taiwan | 825 km |
| Narita | NRT | Japan | 2,944 km |
| Qingdao (Jiaozhou) | TAO | China | 1,582 km |
| Wenzhou (Longwan) | WNZ | China | 908 km |
| Nanjing | NKG | China | 1,077 km |
| Nanchang | KHN | China | 661 km |
| Jinan (Licheng) | TNA | China | 1,543 km |
| Xi'an | XIY | China | 1,305 km |
| Kunming | KMG | China | 1,067 km |
| Guiyang (Nanming) | KWE | China | 742 km |
| Beijing | PEK | China | 1,880 km |
| Xiamen | XMN | China | 507 km |
| Zhengzhou | CGO | China | 1,239 km |
| Sepang | KUL | Malaysia | 2,612 km |
| Haikou (Meilan) | HAK | China | 483 km |
| Hohhot | HET | China | 1,946 km |
| Shanghai (Pudong) | PVG | China | 1,203 km |
| Wuxi | WUX | China | 1,142 km |
| Bangkok | BKK | Thailand | 1,706 km |
47 carriers publish nonstop service at CAN, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern | CZ | Full Service | 265 |
| Air China | CA | Full Service | 90 |
| China Eastern | MU | Full Service | 85 |
| Shenzhen Airlines | ZH | Full Service | 78 |
| Hainan Airlines | HU | Full Service | 52 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 24 |
| Carrier JD | JD | — | 12 |
| Carrier FM | FM | — | 10 |
| Vietnam Airlines | VN | Full Service | 10 |
| Air France | AF | Full Service | 8 |
| Sichuan Airlines | 3U | Full Service | 6 |
| EVA Air | BR | Full Service | 6 |
| Xiamen Airlines | MF | Full Service | 6 |
| Japan Airlines | JL | Full Service | 6 |
| Carrier SC | SC | — | 6 |
| Spring Airlines | 9C | Budget | 4 |
| Malaysia Airlines | MH | Full Service | 4 |
| China Airlines | CI | Full Service | 4 |
General guidance rather than CAN-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
