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Approximate Travel Distance
Approximate Flight Duration
Popular Airlines
Popular Airport
1.212 Km
1 hour 30 min
China Southern Airlines

Cheapest Guangzhou Shanghai Flight Tickets

from $7299

Transportation to Guangzhou Airport from the City Center

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located 28 km north of the city center. Baiyun International Airport is the main airport serving Guangzhou, which is the capital of the Guangdong province in China. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, metro, and bus.

Taxi

Taxis are a comfortable and reliable transportation alternative to get to Baiyun International Airport. When leaving for the airport make sure to take the traffic conditions into consideration as well as your location in the city. These factors can make the total trip to the airport longer than usual.  

Bus

There are buses that provide comfortable transportation from cities surrounding Guangzhou, such as Dongguan, Foshan, Zhonghan, Huizhon Jiangmen, Nanhai, Quingyuan, Shenzen, Shunde, Taishan, Yunfu, Zhaoqing, Zhuhai and Wuzhou, to Baiyun International Airport. These buses take about 1 hour to reach the airport.

Express Bus

There are express buses that operate in Guangzhou city, providing quick transportation to Baiyun International Airport. These express buses take about 30 minutes to get to the airport. These express buses are accessible from various locations in the city, like major hotels, plazas, stations, and squares. These express buses provide quick transportation to the airport.

Metro

The metro is the fastest transportation alternative compared to other options. The metro provides an affordable, comfortable, and quick journey to Baiyun International Airport. The metro operates every day of the week between 6:10 am to midnight and stops at the Airport South Station. Metro line 3 is the line that connects to the Airport South Station.

Airport Information

Located in the city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guandong, China, Baiyun International Airport is one of the country’s busiest airports. The airport is situated 28 km north of the city center. Baiyun International Airport covers a large area and offers passengers a wide range of services. The airport contains a business center that is equipped with photocopy services, internet, and fax machines, as well as ATMs for you monetary needs.

Free wireless internet is present in the terminal building. Baiyun International Airport also contains a health center that is open from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, which sells medicine and provides assistance in case of a medical emergency. Baiyun International Airport also features lounges, VIP lounges, wheeled luggage transport services and services you can enjoy as you wait for your flight such as foot massages, a beauty salon, and cinema.   

Stores where you can go shopping at the airport include Folunsi, Yeasun, Charriol, Bally, Kaltendin, Dupndenis, Tumi, JTL, Saint Jack, Artini, Canudilo, Debor, Oak Tree, Powerland, Powerland, and Swarovski.

Places to get a bite to eat or enjoy something to drink include McDonald’s, Melitta, KFC, Lavazza, Chinese Dumpling, Cheerway, Ishijah Coffee, and Lucky Shamrock. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.  

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Airport Bus

Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.

Taxi

The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.  

Rental Car

The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.

Rail

Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.

You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.

Bus

Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Guangzhou-Shanghai flights?

For Guangzhou-Shanghai flights, you can use Guangzhou Baiyun Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport, Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Guangzhou-Shanghai and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Guangzhou-Shanghai is 1212 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Guangzhou-Shanghai flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Guangzhou-Shanghai flights is Saturday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Guangzhou-Shanghai?

China Southern Airlines organizes direct flights between Guangzhou-Shanghai.

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