Cheap Flights to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Traveling to southern China’s commercial heartland? Discover cheap flights to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), China’s busiest airport and the primary gateway to the Pearl River Delta.
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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opened on August 5, 2004, in the Huadu and Baiyun districts of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The airport handled 83,582,952 passengers in 2025, a 9.5% increase from the prior year, ranking it the 9th busiest airport in the world and the busiest in China. Baiyun serves as a hub for China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and 9 Air, and a focus city for China Eastern Airlines, connecting Guangzhou to over 230 destinations worldwide.
Airport code
CAN (ICAO: ZGGG)
Location
Huadu and Baiyun districts, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Distance from city center
Approximately 17 miles (27 km)
Airlines serving
China Southern Airlines (hub), Shenzhen Airlines (hub), Hainan Airlines (hub), 9 Air (hub), China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates
Popular Routes
Domestic Chinese destinations anchor Guangzhou’s schedule, alongside an extensive international network reaching every continent.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou
International
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Guangzhou. Peak Chinese holiday periods, including Lunar New Year and National Day, see the strongest demand, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those periods.
About Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a major city in the Pearl River Delta, historically known in the West as Canton, and one of China’s most important commercial and manufacturing centers. The city’s rich Cantonese culinary tradition, vibrant trade fairs, and deep historical roots as a centuries-old trading port make it a compelling destination beyond its role as a transportation hub.
Things to Know When Flying Into Guangzhou
Terminal 3, along with its dedicated Baiyun Airport East railway station, opened on October 30, 2025, adding significant new capacity.
The APEX Express train provides fast, efficient rail service between the airport and key locations across Guangzhou.
Guangzhou Baiyun’s ongoing expansion is set to increase annual capacity to 120 million passengers and 3.8 million tons of cargo.
The airport is one of mainland China’s three major aviation hubs alongside Beijing and Shanghai, and the busiest in southern China.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a hub for China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and 9 Air, and a focus city for China Eastern Airlines, connecting to over 230 destinations worldwide.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport handled 83,582,952 passengers in 2025, a 9.5% increase from the prior year, ranking it the 9th busiest airport in the world.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has three terminals, with Terminal 3 and its dedicated Baiyun Airport East railway station opening on October 30, 2025.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located about 17 miles north of downtown Guangzhou, connected by the APEX Express train.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with earlier booking recommended for peak Chinese holiday travel periods.
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