Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Guangzhou Airport Transfer Guide
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 28 km from central Guangzhou. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is about 28 km from central Guangzhou. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 28 km
- Cheapest way in
- Metro Line 3
- Fastest
- Metro Line 3 — 45 min to central
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Where can your driver take you from CAN?
Transfers you can pre-book from Guangzhou airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
CAN → Guangzhou centreAirport to the city centre
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Airport to Shenzhen
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BookOther ways from CAN into Guangzhou
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 3 (North Extension) to Tiyu Xilu | 45 min | Cheapest + reliable |
| Official taxi | 40-70 min (traffic) | Direct + luggage |
| Airport Bus Line 1 (Guangzhou East Station) | 60-80 min | Direct to major train stations |
| DiDi | 40-70 min | App-based · Chinese phone needed |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Guangzhou airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Guangzhou
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Guangzhou.
From landing to the door
How your Guangzhou pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From CAN your driver takes you straight to Guangzhou's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Complete your trip
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou?+
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is about 28 km from central Guangzhou. Fastest way in: Metro Line 3 — 45 min to central.
What is the cheapest way from CAN into Guangzhou?+
Metro Line 3. Our Guangzhou airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from CAN?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Guangzhou: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Guangzhou?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Guangzhou.
Arriving in Guangzhou
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