Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Arrivals

Live landing times, terminal guidance and onward transport across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a major global aviation hub, welcoming international and domestic travelers across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Confirm the terminal before setting off for a pick-up. T2 and T3 are separate buildings linked by shuttle bus, so the terminal decides the curb you wait at.

Live Flight Tracking

Times, Status and Terminal

Real-time updates for landing times, flight status and terminal assignments — T2 or T3 depending on the airline and route.

Baggage Carousels

Arriving flights are mapped instantly to their assigned baggage claim carousel in the arrivals hall.

Immigration and Baggage

Border Control and Customs

Clear directional signage guides international passengers through border control, visa processing and customs.

Carts and Porter Service

Baggage carts and porter services are easily accessible near the luggage claim areas.

Ground Transportation

Right Outside the Arrival Curbs T2 & T3
  • Rail and Metro

    Direct intercity rail and metro connections are integrated into the airport transport centers.

  • Taxis and Ride-Hailing

    Official taxi ranks and app-based pickup zones sit immediately outside the arrival curbs.

  • Inter-Terminal Shuttles

    Free shuttle buses run between the terminals for passengers and greeters crossing the complex.

Private Transfer from CAN into Guangzhou

Baiyun sits around 28 km north of the city center, and after a long-haul landing the taxi rank plus a language barrier is the least predictable part of the journey. A pre-booked private transfer at a fixed price puts a driver in the arrivals hall with your name, at the correct terminal — and because the driver follows your live landing time, a delay moves the pickup rather than cancelling it.

BOOK A PRIVATE TRANSFER

Smart Travel Tips

Before You Head to CAN Arrivals
  • 01Verify the Terminal

    Check whether the flight arrives at T2 or T3 before setting off for a pick-up, so you wait at the right curb.

  • 02Allow Clearance Time

    Leave extra time for customs clearance on international arrivals — a flight showing as landed is not a passenger at the exit.

  • 03Share Your Flight Number

    A booked transfer follows your live arrival time, so the flight number lets the driver track a delayed landing instead of waiting on the schedule.

Editor's Insight

At CAN two things decide how the arrival feels: which terminal the flight lands at, and how long border control takes at that hour. The first sets the curb, the second sets the timing — which is why a ride arranged around the live landing time is worth more here than one arranged around the printed one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free shuttle buses run between the terminals, and the airport transport centers link both to the metro and intercity rail. Allow real transit time if you end up at the wrong one — checking the terminal in advance avoids the detour entirely.

The metro and intercity rail connections in the transport centers are the most economical option if you travel light. With heavy luggage, a late landing or a group, a pre-booked private transfer is easier since the driver waits inside the arrivals hall rather than at the rank.

The driver follows your live arrival time, so the pickup is adjusted rather than cancelled. Share your flight number and terminal when booking so the meeting point is confirmed for the right building.

It depends on the hour and the type of flight. Domestic arrivals are quick, while international arrivals add border control, the baggage belt and customs — and several wide-body flights clearing at once makes a noticeable difference. Anyone collecting you should follow the live board rather than the scheduled time, then allow a further period before you appear at the exit.

In the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight lands at, outside the customs exit where passengers emerge. Because T2 and T3 are separate buildings, the terminal is the detail that matters most — agree it in advance rather than on the phone after landing.

Yes. Baggage carts and porter services are available near the luggage claim areas in the arrivals halls. If you are travelling with several large cases, mention the luggage count when booking a transfer so the right vehicle size is assigned.

Yes. Transfers are arranged per booking rather than per passenger, so one vehicle covers a family or small group travelling together. Confirm the passenger count and number of bags when you reserve so the vehicle matches the party.

Taxi ranks operate outside the arrival curbs, but metro and rail services follow their own operating hours and do not run through the night. For a landing after the last service, a pre-booked transfer is the more reliable option since the driver is waiting regardless of the hour.

As soon as your flight details are fixed. Booking early locks the fixed price and gives time to confirm the terminal, the passenger count and the luggage, all of which decide the vehicle assigned to you.

Keep your passport, any visa documentation and your arrival details within reach rather than packed in checked luggage, and follow the signage to the correct immigration lane. Entry and transit requirements depend on your nationality and onward route, so confirm the current rules with an official source before travelling.