Your complete transportation guide to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport's Terminal 3, please visit:
1. By Car, Taxi, or E-Hailing
The most direct routes to T3 are via the Airport Second Expressway or Yingbin Avenue. The terminal has two parking complexes, P11 and P12, offering a total of 1,800 parking spaces.
Private Cars: The departure-level curb is for immediate drop-off only. If you need to park, please proceed to the P11 or P12 parking lots, located south of the terminal.
Taxis & E-hailing: Taxis and ride-hailing vehicles are not allowed to enter the departure level. Please confirm the designated pickup zone through your app; for e-hailing, it is located on the first and second floors of the P12 parking lot.
2. By Intercity Train
Located on level B2 of the transportation center, Baiyun Airport East Station (T3) offers direct access to the terminal and connects Guangzhou with cities like Foshan, Dongguan, and Zhaoqing. Check the official Guangdong Intercity website or 12306 for schedules.
Guangdong Intercity System Map
3. By Metro and Shuttle Bus
If you are taking the metro (Line 3 or 9), you have two options to reach T3:
Get off at Gaozeng Station and transfer to the free T3 shuttle bus. The journey is about 6 km and takes 15 minutes, with services every 15-20 minutes.
Get off at Baiyun Airport North Station (T2) and transfer to the intercity train for one stop to Baiyun Airport East Station (T3).
Schedule of the T3 shuttle bus from Gaozeng Station
4. By Airport Express
Long-distance Airport Express bus routes have been added at T3. For detailed schedules, check the official "Baiyun Airport Express (白云机场空港快线)" WeChat account.
Airport Express Provincial Bus Route Map
5. How to Transfer Between T1, T2, and T3
The airport provides two convenient and free ways to transfer between all three terminals.
Free Inter-Terminal Shuttle Bus:
For those needing to transfer between terminals, a free 24-hour shuttle bus links T1, T2, and T3. The shuttle departs every 10–30 minutes, depending on the time of day, and stops at Gate 12 (T1), Gate 42 (T2), and Gate 62 (T3).
Shuttle Schedule:
Peak Hours (22:00 - 03:00): Every 10 minutes.
Regular Hours (08:00 - 22:00): Every 20 minutes.
Off-Peak Hours (03:00 - 08:00): Every 30 minutes.
Intercity Train:
The stations are conveniently located at each terminal: Baiyun Airport South Station (T1), Baiyun Airport North Station (T2), and Baiyun Airport East Station (T3). Trains run approximately every 17 minutes.
6. Travel Tips
Check-in Deadline: Passengers are advised to confirm their terminal before heading to the airport, as boarding passes will clearly indicate T1, T2, or T3. Check-in for domestic flights at T3 will close 40 minutes before departure, a key detail to note to avoid missing flights.
Use Navigation Apps: The airport recommends using Gaode Maps (Amap), Baidu Maps, or Tencent Maps for the most accurate real-time navigation to the new terminal.
For sightseeing: Sightseeing shuttles run daily from 9:00 to 16:00, with departures every 20–30 minutes. A single-ride ticket costs 3 yuan, while a day pass allowing unlimited trips is priced at 10 yuan. The route includes stops at Gate 29 of T1, the East Passenger Station of T2, and the East Passenger Station of T3.
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Inside Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport's new Terminal 3: A journey begins before you fly
