The 137th Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) officially opens on April 15 in Guangzhou. Many exhibitors and buyers choose to travel by air. This guide provides you with the most comprehensive air travel information related to the Canton Fair.
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Newly added flights to Guangzhou
As the Canton Fair approaches, Chinese airlines have begun their summer and autumn flight plans. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has several new passenger routes, including destinations such as Nagoya, Surabaya, Belgrade, Almaty, Tashkent, Xingtai, Weifang, Shuozhou, and Zhoushan. Additionally, Guangzhou has increased flight frequencies to popular domestic destinations such as Kunming, Haikou, and Chengdu.
Air Astana: Three weekly direct flights from Almaty to Guangzhou
VietJet Air: Daily round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City (VJ3908/9) and Hanoi (VJ7526/7) to Guangzhou
Spring Airlines: Increased frequencies on four routes from Guangzhou to Phnom Penh, Jeju, Chiang Mai, and Ningbo, with ticket prices starting from 200 RMB before tax.
China Southern Airlines:
· Guangzhou–Surabaya (Indonesia) direct route launched
· Guangzhou–Wuhan–Jinchang route to be launched on April 16
· Six more weekly flights on the Zhanjiang–Guangzhou route
Hainan Airlines:
· Five new routes from Guangzhou to Wenzhou, to Yichun via Dalian, to Hohhot, to Hohhot via Nanjing, and to Harbin
· Additional flights to Jinan, Qingdao, Urumqi, and Lanzhou
· Wide-body aircraft to be deployed on popular routes, including Guangzhou–Beijing Capital, Haikou, Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou, Chongqing, and Chengdu Tianfu.
Video guide: How to enter Guangdong from Baiyun Airport
Go to Canton Fair from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
After landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, you can reach the Canton Fair Complex via shuttle bus, metro, or taxi.
Guangzhou Airport–Canton Fair Complex shuttle bus
During the fair periods (April 15–19, April 23–27, and May 1–5, 2025), Baiyun Airport operates a dedicated shuttle bus service to and from the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou. Priority access is provided at bus ticket counters in Terminals 1 and 2 for Canton Fair attendees. Show your valid Canton Fair credentials to receive a discounted fare of 35 RMB per person at the airport or the exhibition site.
Shuttle bus schedule
If there is an increase in passenger volume, shuttle buses will operate on a rolling basis and depart once full. On the last day of each session, there will be no departures from Baiyun Airport to the Canton Fair Complex.
Guangzhou Airport–Canton Fair Complex by metro
Route: Airport North/South Station (Line 3 North Extension) -- Tiyu Xilu Station (Line 3) -- Kecun Station (Line 8) -- Xingangdong/Pazhou Station
To Canton Fair Complex Area A: Use Exit A of Xingangdong Station
To Canton Fair Complex Area B: Use Exit A/B of Pazhou Station
To Canton Fair Complex Area C: Use Exit C of Pazhou Station
To Canton Fair Complex Area D: Use Exit A of Xingangdong Station
Fare: 8 yuan
Duration: Around 1 hour
Guangzhou Airport–Canton Fair Complex by taxi
You can take a taxi directly at the airport or use ride-hailing apps like DiDi.
Fare: Approximately 80–300 yuan, depending on the time, vehicle type, and service provider.
Go to Canton Fair from Hong Kong International Airport
If you land at Hong Kong International Airport, the ferry can be the most time- and cost-efficient option to reach the Canton Fair. You can also take a coach from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou, but it does not go directly to the Canton Fair Complex.
Ferry from SkyPier Terminal to Pazhou
Duration: Approximately 140 minutes
Fare: 430–560 HKD per adult
Important: A visa for Hong Kong does not grant entry to the Chinese mainland. Visitors must check visa requirements ahead of time. Visitors must check visa requirements ahead of time. Passport holders from certain countries are eligible for visa-free entry.
Go to Canton Fair from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Option 1: Take the train from Shenzhen Airport Railway Station to Guangzhou East Railway Station, then transfer to the metro or a taxi.
Option 2: Take a taxi directly (around 1.5 hours), with fares starting at around 180 yuan.
Baiyun Airport's comprehensive service counters at Canton Fair
During the 137th Canton Fair, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's two comprehensive service counters will be set up at the exhibition site.
Main service counter at Booth Comprehensive-2, Area B
Twelve airlines (e.g., China Southern, Air China, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines) will provide services including flight check-in, baggage check-through, information on airport shuttle buses, flight information, ticketing, VIP service inquiries, aviation logistics consultations, and one-stop services such as hotel, car rental, travel, and tourist attraction ticket bookings.
China Southern Airlines exclusive counter at Booth 5-1, Area B
This counter offers special perks for Canton Fair attendees flying with China Southern, including check-in and baggage services, flight information consultation, and souvenirs and merchandise.
"Zero-luggage" service
Baiyun Airport will offer a "zero-luggage" travel service for Canton Fair attendees. You can have your luggage collected, packed, and checked in at your hotel or the fair venue, allowing you to travel to and from the Canton Fair without any burden.
Free souvenirs, snacks, and coffee
Visitors can receive postcards, bookmarks, and snacks (e.g., dried tangerine peel peanuts, tangerine peel white tea) from Jiangmen, along with a complimentary cup of coffee at the counters.
Guangzhou Travel Card
Visitors can purchase 48-hour or 72-hour Travel Cards at the counters. With the Travel Card, you can enjoy unlimited rides on the metro, bus, tram, and ferry within the validity period, as well as discounts at museums, hotels, restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions across Guangzhou.
Exclusive airline benefits for Canton Fair exhibitors/buyers
China Southern Airlines
Scan the QR code on WeChat to register.
After successful verification, you can enjoy up to a 10% additional discount on China Southern Airlines flights to/from Guangzhou from April 5 to May 15, as well as vouchers and special benefits for verified attendees.
Air China
Visit the Air China (中国国航) app → Discover (发现) → Promotions (促销) page and upload your Canton Fair badge for verification.
Upon approval, you can enjoy ticket discounts and value-added services exclusive to Canton Fair participants.
Author | Chen Longyan
Video | Dai Bosi, Deng Yingheng
Cover Image | Nanfang Plus
Editor | Huang Qini, James, Shen He
