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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to City Center

Complete guide for getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou city center. Find out about taxi fares, distance, duration, and travel tips.

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Airport Details

Taxi from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to City Center

Taxi fares from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to city center range from CNY 100 to 130 for most spots like Guangzhou Railway Station or East Station. Expect 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic over 30-40 km. Prices use a taximeter based on distance and time, so costs can rise with jams.

No fixed prices for regular taxis, but zones affect fares: closer areas like Tianhe cost around CNY 120, while farther spots hit CNY 200. Night surcharges apply after 11 PM, adding 20-30% extra. Carry cash as cards are rare.

Private transfers offer fixed rates around CNY 120-180 to downtown. Book ahead for set prices without meter surprises. Always check the meter on official taxis to avoid overcharges.

Taxi Tips & Safety

Find official taxis at designated ranks outside arrivals: Gate 72 in Terminal 1 or similar spots in T2 and T3. Join the marked queue to skip touts. Follow airport signs for taxi stands.

Avoid scams by insisting on the taximeter from the start and noting the plate number. Reject fixed-price offers from unofficial drivers. Use apps like Didi for rideshares at lot P12.

Pay with cash or WeChat/Alipay; few taxis take cards. Keep small bills ready. For safety, share your ride details and travel in groups at night.

Alternative Transport

Metro Line 3 runs from airport south station to city center in 30-45 minutes for CNY 2-12. Buy tickets at machines; trains every 5-10 minutes from 6 AM to midnight. Cheapest and avoids traffic.

Airport shuttle buses have over 20 routes to hotels, stations like East Railway, and districts for CNY 15-35 one-way. Tickets at counters near Gates A5-A10; trips take 60 minutes. Good for budget travelers.

Didi rideshares cost CNY 100-150, similar to taxis but bookable in English via app. Compare: metro CNY 5-10 beats bus CNY 25 average and taxi CNY 120.

Tips for Airport Transfers

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