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Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou City Center

Every transport option from CAN — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in China.

Airport
CAN
Country
China
Fastest
30 min
Cheapest
¥10

How to get from CAN to Guangzhou

OptionCostJourney time
Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (to Zhujiang New Town)¥1030 min
Taxi / DiDi¥80–12040–60 min

The 144-hour transit visa-free policy is genuine and actively used. Present at immigration confirming you are in transit. Your next international destination must be a third country.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into CAN.

Getting out of Guangzhou (CAN)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Guangzhou

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou cost?

¥80–120 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from CAN to Guangzhou?

Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (to Zhujiang New Town) at ¥1030 min to central Guangzhou.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in China?

China 144-hour transit visa-free for 54 nationalities (including US, EU, UK, AUS) when transiting through Guangzhou. No advance application needed. Stay within Guangdong province.