# CAN — Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International)

> CAN (Guangzhou Baiyun International) is the main international airport serving Guangzhou, China. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/can-guangzhou

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Metro Line 3 (North Extension) to city
- **Typical fare:** ¥7
- **Journey time:** 50 min to central
- **Pickup point:** Metro station below T1/T2
- **Key warning:** Avoid touts offering 'private car' inside the terminal
- **Fare reality (CAN → Tianhe):** expected ¥7–¥150 · concerning ¥250+ · likely scam ¥400+ private car
- **Overall risk:** low — Metro Line 3 runs straight from the airport for ¥7. One of China's easier airport exits.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of CAN, ranked

1. **Metro Line 3** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥7, journey 50 min, wait Every 6 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Direct
   - Cons: Crowded at peak
2. **Official Taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥120–¥150, journey 40–60 min, wait 0–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: Tolls extra
3. **Didi** — cost ¥100–¥140, journey 40–60 min, wait 10–20 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Need AliPay-linked Didi
4. **Airport bus** — cost ¥20–¥36, journey 60–90 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Slow

## First 30 minutes after landing at CAN

1. Follow Metro signs to basement
2. Tap with AliPay/WeChat or buy ticket (¥7)
3. Line 3 runs every 6 min to city
4. For official taxi go to outdoor rank
5. Plan 60–90 min to city

## Common scams at CAN

- **Inside-terminal 'private car'** (medium risk): Tout offers flat ¥400. _How to avoid:_ Use metro or outdoor taxi rank.
- **Off-meter taxi** (low risk): Driver demands flat ¥200+. _How to avoid:_ Insist on meter or get out.

## Payment warnings at CAN

- AliPay/WeChat essential
- Cash RMB backup

## Arrival checklist for CAN

- Metro Line 3 ¥7
- Outdoor taxi rank
- AliPay/WeChat ready

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Last updated: May 2026

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