¿Quieres organizar el traslado del aeropuerto al hotel con antelación?
Verifica tu terminal: T1, T2 o T3
El Aeropuerto Internacional de Guangzhou Baiyun ahora opera tres terminales.
No planifiques el transporte desde el aeropuerto solo con el código del aeropuerto. Verifica la terminal que aparece en tu reserva de vuelo o en la notificación de la aerolínea.
Las asignaciones de terminales pueden cambiar a medida que las aerolíneas se trasladan entre T1, T2 y T3.
| Conexión ferroviaria principal | Punto clave | |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | Sur del Aeropuerto — Línea 3 del Metro | Acceso directo al metro |
| T2 | Norte del Aeropuerto — Línea 3 del Metro | Acceso directo al metro |
| T3 | Este de Baiyun Airport — Ferrocarril interurbano de Guangdong | Ferrocarril interurbano directo; la Línea 3 del Metro requiere otra conexión |
T3 se inauguró oficialmente en octubre de 2025 y desde entonces ha asumido una cantidad sustancial de tráfico doméstico e internacional.
Siempre confirma tu terminal actual con la aerolínea, ya que las asignaciones de terminales pueden cambiar.
Estado actual (mayo de 2026): La guía oficial de la municipalidad de Guangzhou establece que a partir del 7 de mayo de 2026, las aerolíneas de pasajeros que operaban previamente desde T1 se trasladaron a T3, y T1 entró en renovación y no está abierta a los pasajeros durante ese período de obras. El acceso a la estación de metro Airport South y la estación interurbana Baiyun Airport South (T1) está temporalmente suspendido. Confirma tu terminal de billete antes de viajar.
No sigas una guía antigua del metro del aeropuerto de Guangzhou
Las guías antiguas del aeropuerto de Guangzhou se escribieron cuando el aeropuerto de Baiyun solo tenía T1 y T2.
Esas guías a menudo dicen:
"Toma la línea 3 del metro directamente desde el aeropuerto."
Eso sigue siendo correcto para T1 y T2.
No es la respuesta completa para T3.
T3 tiene la estación de Baiyun Airport East en la red ferroviaria interurbana de Guangdong. Si específicamente deseas la línea 3 del metro, necesitas una conexión adicional.
Opciones de traslado desde el aeropuerto de Guangzhou comparadas
La opción práctica depende de tu terminal, destino, equipaje y hora de llegada.
| T1 | T2 | T3 | ¿Puerta a puerta? | Mejor para | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Línea 3 del metro | Directo | Directo | Requiere conexión | No | Viaje económico a Tianhe / red de metro |
| Ferrocarril interurbano de Guangdong | Disponible a través de la red del aeropuerto | Disponible a través de la red del aeropuerto | Directo en Baiyun Airport East | No | Tren rápido a destinos seleccionados de Guangzhou / GBA |
| Taxi oficial | Sí | Sí | Sí | Sí | Traslado directo y sencillo al hotel |
| DiDi / transporte privado | Sí | Sí | Sí | Sí | Viajeros cómodos usando una aplicación |
| Traslado privado | Sí | Sí | Sí | Sí | Grupos, equipaje, llegadas tardías, horarios de negocios |
| Autobús del aeropuerto | Sí | Sí | Sí | Por lo general, no | Destinos atendidos por una ruta conveniente |
El transporte público suele ser la opción más económica.
El taxi, DiDi y el traslado privado son más útiles cuando el hotel final no es conveniente desde el tren, cuando tienes equipaje voluminoso o cuando hay una parada adicional después del aeropuerto.
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:
- Use the airport / intercity connection to Baiyun Airport North at T2, then transfer to Metro Line 3.
- 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 Taxi | DiDi | Pre-Booked Private Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking | Join official airport queue | Book after arrival in app | Arranged before arrival |
| Price | Metered | App estimate / quoted fare | Fixed quote before booking |
| Destination | Show address to driver | Enter in app | Confirmed before arrival |
| Pickup | Official taxi area | Designated ride-hailing area | Confirmed pickup instructions |
| English coordination | Usually limited | App reduces language issue | DragonTrail coordinates in English |
| Best for | Simple direct ride | App-comfortable traveler | Groups, 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.
Airport Transfer to Popular Guangzhou Areas
The most practical transfer depends on your final district and terminal.
| Destination | Practical options |
|---|---|
| Tianhe / Tiyu Xilu | T1/T2 Line 3; T3 intercity + local connection; taxi, DiDi or private transfer |
| Guangzhou East Railway Station | T1/T2 Line 3; T3 rail connection + onward transport; road transfer |
| Zhujiang New Town | Rail + metro connection, or direct road transfer |
| Beijing Road / Yuexiu | Metro connection, airport bus where convenient, or direct road transfer |
| Pazhou / Canton Fair area | Intercity / metro depending on terminal and route, or direct road transfer |
| Guangzhou South Railway Station | Intercity / metro connection depending on terminal, or direct road transfer |
| Hotel with several large bags | Taxi, 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.
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.
¿Prefieres organizar la recogida en el aeropuerto de Guangzhou antes de aterrizar?
DragonTrail puede organizar un vehículo privado y conductor desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Guangzhou Baiyun, con el vehículo adaptado a tu grupo, equipaje y horario posterior.
El servicio de recogida en el aeropuerto también puede continuar hacia reuniones de negocios, la Feria de Cantón, visitas a empresas o paradas adicionales cuando se organiza con antelación.
Conductor privado significa vehículo + conductor con coordinación en inglés de DragonTrail. Los servicios de guía y traducción con licencia son servicios separados.
Ver servicio de conductor privado en GuangzhouSolicita un presupuesto al conductor
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el traslado en el Aeropuerto de Guangzhou
- El Aeropuerto Internacional de Guangzhou Baiyun utiliza el código CAN. El aeropuerto ahora tiene tres terminales de pasajeros — T1, T2 y T3 — así que verifica tu terminal así como el código del aeropuerto antes de planificar el transporte.
- Sí, pero la respuesta depende de la terminal. T1 se conecta directamente con la estación sur del aeropuerto en la Línea 3 del metro, mientras que T2 se conecta con la estación norte del aeropuerto en la Línea 3. T3 tiene la estación de ferrocarril interurbano de Baiyun Airport East y requiere una conexión adicional si deseas específicamentete la Línea 3 del metro.
- Desde T1 o T2, la Línea 3 del metro proporciona una ruta directa de tren hacia la Estación de Ferrocarril del Este de Guangzhou y Tiyu Xilu, con la guía actual del aeropuerto indicando aproximadamente 35–40 minutos y unos 7–8 RMB dependiendo del destino. Desde T3, el ferrocarril interurbano de Guangdong es otra opción útil, incluyendo el servicio hacia Keyun Road.
- La estación de Baiyun Airport East está directamente integrada con T3 y se conecta con la red de ferrocarriles interurbanos de Guangdong. También están disponibles taxi, DiDi, autobús del aeropuerto y traslado privado. Si deseas específicamentete la Línea 3 del metro, se requiere una conexión adicional.
- Sí. Los viajeros internacionales pueden usar servicios de transporte como DiDi, y la introducción digital del destino reduce la necesidad de explicar la dirección verbalmente. Sigue las instrucciones del aeropuerto para la recogida de transporte designada para tu terminal.
- La guía actual de Baiyun Airport indica aproximadamente 80–120 RMB al área del Centro Deportivo de Tianhe como referencia general. Esto no es una tarifa fija. Los taxis de Guangzhou funcionan con taxímetro y el precio final depende de la distancia, el tráfico, la hora del día y la estructura de tarifas regulada actual.
- Para muchos viajeros de la T1 y T2 con equipaje manejable, la Línea 3 es una opción conveniente y económica. La T3 tiene una configuración ferroviaria diferente, y los viajeros allí también deben considerar el ferrocarril interurbano de Guangdong. El taxi, DiDi o un traslado privado pueden ser más simples cuando importa el servicio puerta a puerta.
- Para un simple viaje de aeropuerto a hotel, un taxi oficial o DiDi puede ser suficiente. Un traslado privado pre-reservado es más útil cuando deseas que te recojan antes de la llegada, tienes varias maletas o un grupo más grande, llegas tarde o necesitas paradas adicionales.
- Después de que termina el servicio ferroviario normal, use un taxi oficial, un servicio de transporte con licencia, un traslado privado pre-reservado o una ruta adecuada de autobús nocturno del aeropuerto. Consulte la información actual de transporte del Aeropuerto de Baiyun porque las rutas y horarios de los autobuses nocturnos pueden cambiar.
- Sí. Se puede reservar un vehículo privado para recogerlo en el aeropuerto seguido de reuniones, exposiciones u otras paradas confirmadas cuando se haya organizado el tiempo de servicio y la ruta requeridos con anticipación.
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