Reiseführer für den Flughafentransfer in Guangzhou: Vom Flughafen CAN in die Stadt

Reiseführer für den Flughafentransfer in Guangzhou: Vom Flughafen CAN in die Stadt

Wie Sie vom Guangzhou Baiyun Flughafen (CAN) zu Ihrem Hotel gelangen. Vergleichen Sie die Verkehrsmittel für T1, T2 und T3: U-Bahn, Fernbahn, Taxi, Didi, Bus und privater Transfer.

  • CAN T1 T2 T3
  • U-Bahn und Fernbahn
  • Taxi und Didi
  • Privater Transfer
  • Optionen für die Nachtzeit

Kurze Antwort

Der Guangzhou Baiyun Airport hat drei Terminals, und T1, T2 und T3 verwenden keine gemeinsame Direktverbindung mit der Bahn.

T1 und T2 sind direkt mit der Metro-Linie 3 über Airport South und Airport North verbunden. T3 nutzt Baiyun Airport East im Guangdong-Intercity-Netz und erfordert einen anderen Umsteigeplan für die Metro. Taxi, DiDi, Flughafenbusse und private Transfers bleiben von allen drei Terminals aus Straßenvarianten, abhängig von den aktuellen Terminal-Anordnungen.

Zuletzt geändert:

Flughafentransfer Guangzhou: Die Kurzantwort

Wenn Sie während der normalen U-Bahn-Betriebszeiten an T1 oder T2 ankommen, ist die U-Bahn-Linie 3 in der Regel die einfachste und kostengünstigste Möglichkeit, um Tianhe, den Bahnhof Guangzhou East Railway Station und die angeschlossenen Stadtteile zu erreichen.

Wenn Sie an T3 ankommen, prüfen Sie zunächst, ob die Guangdong-Intercity-Bahn für Ihr Ziel geeignet ist. Der Bahnhof Baiyun Airport East ist direkt mit T3 verbunden und bietet schnelle Verbindungen zu Orten wie Keyun Road und anderen Stationen im Intercity-Netz.

Für eine direkte Fahrt vom Flughafen zum Hotel ohne Umsteigen nutzen Sie ein offizielles Taxi, DiDi oder einen im Voraus gebuchten privaten Transfer.

Der wichtigste erste Schritt ist es, Ihren Terminal zu überprüfen: T1, T2 und T3 haben nicht identische Verkehrsverbindungen am Boden.

  • Flughafen — Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
  • Flughafencode — CAN
  • U-Bahn T1 — Airport South, Linie 3
  • U-Bahn T2 — Airport North, Linie 3
  • T3 Bahnanbindung — Baiyun Airport East Intercity-Bahnhof
  • T3 U-Bahn-Zugang — erfordert eine zusätzliche Umsteigeverbindung
  • Tür-zu-Tür-Service — Taxi, DiDi oder privater Transfer

Möchten Sie die Abholung vom Flughafen zum Hotel im Voraus arrangieren?

Optionen für privaten Fahrer in Guangzhou ansehen

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Überprüfen Sie Ihren Terminal: T1, T2 oder T3

Der Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport betreibt jetzt drei Terminals.

Planen Sie den Transport vom Flughafen nicht nur anhand des Flughafencodes. Überprüfen Sie den auf Ihrer Flugbuchung oder der Mitteilung der Fluggesellschaft angegebenen Terminal.

Die Terminal-Zuweisungen können sich ändern, da Fluggesellschaften zwischen T1, T2 und T3 umziehen.

HauptbahnverbindungWichtiger Punkt
T1Flughafen Süd — Metro-Linie 3Direkter Metro-Zugang
T2Flughafen Nord — Metro-Linie 3Direkter Metro-Zugang
T3Baiyun Airport Ost — Guangdong-Intercity-BahnDirekte Intercity-Bahn; Metro-Linie 3 erfordert eine weitere Verbindung

T3 wurde offiziell im Oktober 2025 eröffnet und hat seitdem einen erheblichen Teil des Inlands- und internationalen Verkehrs übernommen.

Bestätigen Sie immer Ihren aktuellen Terminal bei der Fluggesellschaft, da sich die Terminal-Zuweisungen ändern können.

Aktueller Stand (Mai 2026): Die offizielle Anweisung der Stadt Guangzhou besagt, dass ab dem 7. Mai 2026 die zuvor von T1 operierenden Passagierfluggesellschaften nach T3 umgezogen sind und T1 in Renovierung ist und während dieser Zeit für Passagiere nicht geöffnet ist. Der Metro-Zugang zum Flughafen Süd und der Intercity-Zugang zum Baiyun-Flughafen Süd (T1) sind vorübergehend nicht verfügbar. Überprüfen Sie Ihren Ticket-Terminal vor der Reise.

Folgen Sie keinem alten Guangzhou Airport Metro Guide

Ältere Guangzhou Airport Guides wurden geschrieben, als der Baiyun Airport nur T1 und T2 hatte.

Diese Guides sagen oft:

"Nehmen Sie die Metro-Linie 3 direkt vom Flughafen."

Das ist für T1 und T2 immer noch korrekt.

Es ist jedoch keine vollständige Antwort für T3.

T3 hat den Baiyun Airport East Bahnhof im Guangdong Intercity Eisenbahnnetz. Wenn Sie speziell die Metro-Linie 3 wollen, benötigen Sie eine zusätzliche Verbindung.

Vergleich der Transfermöglichkeiten am Flughafen Guangzhou

Die praktische Wahl hängt von Ihrem Terminal, Ziel, Gepäck und Ankunftszeit ab.

T1T2T3Von Tür zu Tür?Am besten geeignet für
Metro-Linie 3DirektDirektErfordert eine VerbindungNeinGünstige Reisen nach Tianhe / U-Bahn-Netz
Guangdong-Intercity-BahnErhältlich über das FlughafennetzErhältlich über das FlughafennetzDirekt am Ostflügel des Flughafens BaiyunNeinSchnelle Bahnverbindung zu ausgewählten Zielen in Guangzhou / GBA
Offizielles TaxiJaJaJaJaEinfacher direkter Hoteltransfer
DiDi / Ride-HailingJaJaJaJaReisende, die eine App benutzen können
Privater TransferJaJaJaJaGruppen, Gepäck, verspätete Ankünfte, Geschäftspläne
FlughafenbusJaJaJaNormalerweise neinZiele, die über eine bequeme Route erreichbar sind

Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind in der Regel die kostengünstigste Wahl.

Taxi, DiDi und privater Transfer werden nützlicher, wenn das endgültige Hotel ungünstig von der Bahn aus liegt, wenn Sie umfangreiches Gepäck haben oder wenn nach dem Flughafen ein weiterer Halt folgt.

From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport T1

Terminal 1 has direct access to Guangzhou Metro Line 3 through Airport South Station.

Current status note

Official Guangzhou municipal guidance (May 2026) states that passenger airlines previously operating from T1 relocated to T3 from 7 May 2026, and T1 entered renovation and is not open to passengers during that works period. Metro Airport South and intercity Baiyun Airport South (T1) access are temporarily unavailable while renovation continues.

Confirm the terminal on your current ticket. The Line 3 / Airport South layout below describes T1 when that terminal is in passenger service.

T1 Option 1: Metro Line 3

Follow the signs inside T1 to Airport South Station and take the Line 3 north extension toward central Guangzhou.

Current airport guidance gives approximately 35–40 minutes to Guangzhou East Railway Station or Tiyu Xilu, with a fare of roughly 7–8 RMB depending on the destination.

Line 3 is particularly useful for Tianhe and for connecting into the wider Guangzhou Metro network.

Best for:

  • Solo travelers
  • Couples with manageable luggage
  • Daytime arrivals
  • Hotels convenient from the metro
  • Travelers heading toward Tianhe

Less convenient for:

  • Several large suitcases
  • Families managing children and luggage
  • Hotels requiring several transfers
  • Arrivals after normal metro service

Check the current Guangzhou Metro timetable on your travel date.

T1 Option 2: Taxi or DiDi

Official taxis and licensed ride-hailing services provide direct transport from T1 to your destination.

Follow the airport signs to the official taxi area or the designated ride-hailing pickup location.

As a general airport reference, current Baiyun Airport guidance gives roughly 80–120 RMB for a taxi journey to the Tianhe Sports Center area.

This is not a fixed airport fare.

Actual taxi cost depends on:

  • destination
  • distance
  • traffic
  • time of day
  • applicable fare adjustments and surcharges

From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport T2

Terminal 2 has direct Metro Line 3 access through Airport North Station.

T2 Option 1: Metro Line 3

From T2, follow the signs to Airport North Station and take Metro Line 3 toward Tiyu Xilu.

Current airport guidance gives approximately 35–40 minutes to Guangzhou East Railway Station or Tiyu Xilu and a fare of roughly 7–8 RMB depending on the destination.

For many Tianhe hotels and central metro connections, this is the simplest low-cost option.

Do not claim every central Guangzhou destination is direct on Line 3.

Some require another metro connection.

T2 Option 2: Taxi or DiDi

Taxi and DiDi provide direct airport-to-hotel transport without a rail transfer.

Use official taxi ranks or the designated ride-hailing pickup areas shown by airport signs and the app.

Current Baiyun Airport guidance gives roughly 80–120 RMB to the Tianhe Sports Center area as a general taxi reference.

Actual fares vary.

From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport T3

Terminal 3 has a different rail setup from T1 and T2.

Baiyun Airport East Station is directly integrated into the T3 transportation center and connects the terminal to the Guangdong intercity railway network.

T3 Option 1: Guangdong Intercity Railway

For many T3 passengers, the intercity railway should be the first rail option to check.

Baiyun Airport East Station is located inside the T3 transportation center, allowing passengers to reach the station without first transferring to another airport terminal.

Current official airport guidance gives one useful reference:

T3 / Baiyun Airport East → Keyun Road approximately 24 minutes approximately 19 RMB

Keyun Road is in Tianhe and can be useful for onward connections within eastern Guangzhou.

The Guangdong intercity network also connects Baiyun Airport with other Guangzhou and Greater Bay Area stations.

However, service patterns and stopping patterns change.

Check the current Guangdong Intercity / Railway 12306 schedule for your destination and travel date.

T3 Option 2: Connect to Metro Line 3

T3 does not currently use the same direct Line 3 airport station arrangement as T1 and T2.

Current official guidance provides two practical connection methods:

  1. Use the airport / intercity connection to Baiyun Airport North at T2, then transfer to Metro Line 3.
  1. Use the T3 connection toward Gaozeng and continue by metro.

The exact connection arrangement may change as Guangzhou's airport rail network develops.

Do not describe T3 as having its own direct Line 3 station.

T3 Option 3: Taxi, DiDi or Private Transfer

Taxi, DiDi and private vehicles can pick up from designated T3 transport areas.

For travelers heading directly to a hotel, carrying several bags or continuing into business meetings, road transport avoids the additional rail connection.

Current T3 guidance places ride-hailing pickup within the P12 transportation / parking complex and provides dedicated taxi pickup areas at the terminal.

Airport pickup arrangements can change. Follow current airport signs and app instructions.

Metro and Intercity Rail Explained

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport now has two different types of urban / regional rail that travelers may encounter.

Guangzhou Metro

For T1 and T2, Metro Line 3 provides the familiar airport-to-city service through:

Airport South — T1

and:

Airport North — T2

Metro works particularly well for central Guangzhou destinations connected to the city subway network.

Guangdong Intercity Railway

The Guangdong intercity network is a separate rail system connecting Baiyun Airport with Guangzhou transport hubs and other Greater Bay Area destinations.

T3's Baiyun Airport East Station is directly integrated into this network.

Do not describe Guangdong Intercity simply as another Guangzhou Metro line.

They are different systems.

Going Beyond Central Guangzhou?

The intercity railway network makes Baiyun Airport increasingly useful for travelers continuing toward other parts of Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area.

Current services connect the airport network toward places including:

- Panyu / Guangzhou South area - Pazhou - Foshan - Dongguan - other Guangdong intercity destinations

Actual through services vary by timetable.

Check the current train before travel.

Private Airport Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport

A pre-booked private transfer is useful when you want the airport pickup arranged before landing rather than deciding between rail, taxi and ride-hailing after arrival.

It becomes more useful with several suitcases, children, senior travelers, larger groups, late arrivals, business schedules or additional stops after the airport.

DragonTrail's private-driver service is vehicle + driver with English-language coordination.

Do not assume that every driver speaks fluent English.

A licensed sightseeing guide or interpreter is separate unless specifically included.

See Guangzhou Private Driver Vehicles & Rates →

Taxi vs DiDi vs Private Transfer

All three can provide door-to-door transportation.

The main difference is how the ride is arranged.

Official TaxiDiDiPre-Booked Private Transfer
BookingJoin official airport queueBook after arrival in appArranged before arrival
PriceMeteredApp estimate / quoted fareFixed quote before booking
DestinationShow address to driverEnter in appConfirmed before arrival
PickupOfficial taxi areaDesignated ride-hailing areaConfirmed pickup instructions
English coordinationUsually limitedApp reduces language issueDragonTrail coordinates in English
Best forSimple direct rideApp-comfortable travelerGroups, luggage, late arrivals, business schedules

For a straightforward airport-to-hotel journey, an official taxi or DiDi may be completely sufficient.

A pre-booked private vehicle becomes more useful when the airport transfer is the first part of a larger schedule — for example meetings, Canton Fair, company visits, luggage-heavy group travel or several stops.

Guangzhou taxis use a regulated fare structure rather than a fixed airport fare.

Current Guangzhou taxi rules use a base fare structure beginning at:

12 RMB for the first 3 kilometers

with distance, waiting, long-distance and night charges applying according to the current tariff.

Use the official airport's approximate destination references where helpful and clearly treat them as estimates. Do not calculate an exact airport-to-hotel fare from the base-fare formula alone.

Late-Night Arrivals at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport

Do not assume the metro or intercity railway will still be operating when a late international flight clears immigration and baggage claim.

After normal rail hours, the practical options are usually:

  • official taxi
  • DiDi or another licensed ride-hailing service
  • pre-booked private transfer
  • airport bus where a current route serves your destination

Baiyun Airport operates overnight airport-bus services on selected routes, including services toward central Guangzhou and Tianhe.

Routes and departure times change.

Check the current Baiyun Airport Express information for your arrival date rather than relying on an old timetable.

Which Guangzhou Airport Transfer Fits Your Trip?

Choose Metro Line 3 if

  • You arrive at T1 or T2
  • Rail service is operating
  • Your luggage is manageable
  • Your hotel is convenient from the metro
  • Low cost matters more than door-to-door convenience

Choose Guangdong Intercity Rail if

  • You arrive at T3
  • Your destination works well with the intercity network
  • You are heading toward Tianhe, Pazhou, Panyu or another connected area
  • You are comfortable making the final local connection

Choose an Official Taxi if

  • You want a direct ride
  • You are comfortable joining the airport taxi queue
  • You can show the destination in Chinese
  • You do not need pickup arranged before landing

Choose DiDi if

  • You prefer entering the destination digitally
  • You are comfortable using a ride-hailing app
  • You can follow the designated airport pickup instructions
  • You want an estimated price before pickup

Choose a Private Transfer if

  • You want the pickup arranged before arrival
  • You have children, senior travelers or several bags
  • You are traveling in a larger group
  • You arrive very late
  • You have business meetings or additional stops
  • You want the airport transfer to continue into a longer vehicle service

Want your airport pickup arranged before you arrive?

See Guangzhou Private Driver Service

View airport, business and flexible day-hire vehicle options.

The most practical transfer depends on your final district and terminal.

DestinationPractical options
Tianhe / Tiyu XiluT1/T2 Line 3; T3 intercity + local connection; taxi, DiDi or private transfer
Guangzhou East Railway StationT1/T2 Line 3; T3 rail connection + onward transport; road transfer
Zhujiang New TownRail + metro connection, or direct road transfer
Beijing Road / YuexiuMetro connection, airport bus where convenient, or direct road transfer
Pazhou / Canton Fair areaIntercity / metro depending on terminal and route, or direct road transfer
Guangzhou South Railway StationIntercity / metro connection depending on terminal, or direct road transfer
Hotel with several large bagsTaxi, DiDi or private transfer

Going Directly to the Canton Fair?

Airport-to-Pazhou transportation is covered here only at a basic level.

Exhibition days create additional questions such as:

- Canton Fair venue entrance - registration timing - luggage - traffic - hotel location - waiting vehicle - return schedule

Those will be covered in a dedicated Canton Fair Transportation Guide when published. This airport guide does not replace that page.

Payment, Apps and Practical Arrival Tips

Save the destination in Chinese

Keep your hotel or destination's Chinese name and full address on your phone.

This is useful when taking a taxi.

Use DiDi for digital destination entry

DiDi allows the destination to be entered in the app and provides vehicle / license-plate information after a driver accepts.

Do not assume the driver speaks English.

Set up Alipay before arrival

International travelers can use Alipay for many transportation and payment functions in Guangzhou.

How to Use Alipay in China

Check the terminal before pickup

A pickup instruction for T1 is not the same as T2 or T3.

Always send:

  • flight number
  • arrival date
  • terminal if known

For a pre-arranged transfer, DragonTrail should verify the operating terminal from the flight information.

Use current airport signs

Taxi and ride-hailing pickup areas can change as Baiyun Airport continues adapting its three-terminal operation.

Follow current airport signs and app instructions.

What If You Are at the Wrong Terminal?

Baiyun Airport provides inter-terminal connections between T1, T2 and T3.

A free airport shuttle operates between the terminals, and rail connections are also available within the airport transport network.

Do not assume that walking between terminals is practical.

If you are departing:

check the correct terminal before leaving Guangzhou.

If you arrive at a different terminal than expected:

follow the airport's current transfer signs before arranging onward transportation.

Möchten Sie den Guangzhou Airport Transfer bevor Sie landen arrangieren?

DragonTrail kann einen privaten Fahrer und ein Fahrzeug vom Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport organisieren, wobei das Fahrzeug an Ihre Gruppe, Ihr Gepäck und Ihren weiteren Zeitplan angepasst wird.

Der Flughafen-Transfer kann auch in Geschäftstreffen, die Canton Fair, Firmenbesuche oder zusätzliche Stopps übergehen, wenn dies im Voraus arrangiert wird.

Privater Fahrer bedeutet Fahrzeug + Fahrer mit DragonTrail-Koordination in englischer Sprache. Lizenzierte Führung und Dolmetschung sind separate Dienstleistungen.

Guangzhou Privater Fahrdienst ansehenNach einem Fahrer-Angebot fragen

FAQ zur Überführung am Flughafen Guangzhou

Official Transport References

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is adapting to its new three-terminal operation, and rail services, airline terminal assignments, pickup areas and bus schedules can change. Key information on this page was checked against current Guangzhou government, airport and transport sources.

  • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
  • Guangzhou Municipal Government / Guangzhou International
  • Guangzhou Municipal Transportation Bureau
  • Guangzhou Metro
  • Guangdong Intercity Railway
  • Guangzhou Development and Reform Commission for taxi fare rules

Last checked: September 2026