Guanghzou
Baiyun international Airport Info
The New Guangzhou
Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN, ICAO: ZGGG, [2]) is a major hub
in Southern China, second only to Hong Kong. The airport is the base of
China Southern Airlines and has not only an extensive range of domestic
flights, but some international connections, including Air France to Paris,
China Southern to Los Angeles and Sydney, Thai Airways and Air Asia to
Bangkok and Singapore Airlines to Singapore. Other direct international
destinations include Amsterdam, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Jakarta, Frankfurt,
Tokyo, and Osaka.
The airport
is 28 km north from downtown Guangzhou, and should not be confused with
the former Baiyun Airport which was closed in 2004. A metro line to the
airport is under construction but won't be ready until 2010. In the meantime,
taxi is the fastest option. See the airport fare table [4] for approximate
fare cost. A taxi ride to downtown should cost no more than ¥120,
inclusive of a ¥15 toll fee. As of 2009, there is a ¥1 fuel surcharge
that is not shown on the fare meter.
Alternatively, 9
Airport Express bus lines are available to take you to major destinations
in Guangzhou. Line 1 (¥16) departs every 15 minutes from 7 AM until
the last flight and takes 45 minutes to reach the train station and Central
Hotel. The ticket prices range from ¥10 to ¥36. Lines 1 to 6 are
traveling within the metropolitan area, while lines 7-9 go to outer districts.
Airport
Services:
Airport
Enquiries: there are four enquiries desks: opposite the F Island
and D Island, and near the No.15 and No.11 gates on the third floor. Tel:
020 – 86137273
Luggage
Checking: The
luggage with the weight of more than 50 kg and the size of over 50*75*90
cm will be checked. Please report to the luggage check counters by the
side of No.1, 9 and 16 gates of the Departure Hall on the third floor
of the main block of the Terminal Building.
Left
Luggage: The
service counters are on the first and the third floors. They offer a left
luggage service from 06:00 to 22:00. Tel: 020-36066859
Lost
& Found:
Please refer to the counter near the No.1 Gate in the Departure Hall on
the third floor of the Terminal Building. Tel: 020 – 36066946
Ticket
Center: the
domestic ticket counter is located near the No.3, 11 and 14 gates on the
third floor, while the international ticket counter is near the No.5 and
No.6 gates on the third floor.
Internet:
The Baiyun Airport provides wireless Internet access service. As long
as you have a laptop and a Wireless LAN Card, you can surf the net freely.
Dining:
The Jinlong Food Street is located by the Gates 17 and 18 of the Departure
Hall. The food there is tasty but not expensive. Also many cafes can be
seen there.
Shopping:
There are many shops in the Terminal Building. The articles include leathers,
cosmetics, fruits, clothes, toys, books, cigarettes, wines, jewelries
and some local products.
Useful
Telephone Numbers:
Airport Ticket Office:
020-86130099 (international); 020-86130088 (domestic)
Airport Complaint:
020-36066315
Flight Inquiry:
020-36066999
Luggage Inquiry:
020-36066763 (domestic); 020-36066793 (international)
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