How long does it take from Airport North to Airport South by metro?

The journey from Airport North to Airport South takes approximately 4 minutes by Guangzhou Metro, covering 2.15 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from Airport North to Airport South?

The token fare from Airport North to Airport South is ¥3. With a smart card the fare is ¥3 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥3.

Which platform at Airport North for Airport South?

At Airport North, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Airport North. Look for the electronic board showing "Airport North".

What is the last train from Airport North to Airport South?

The last train from Airport North towards Airport North departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Airport South back towards Airport North departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Airport North to Airport South?

There are 1 stop between Airport North and Airport South on the Line 3. The stations are: Airport North, Airport South.

Airport North To Airport South

ShortestShortest Route

Airport North

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Airport North

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Airport South

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.15 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

4 min

Total time

stops

2.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Airport North	06:00	23:00	Towards Airport North
Airport South	05:00	23:00	Towards Airport North

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥3

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥3

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥3

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Guangzhou Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~9 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥22

Auto

¥56

Cab

¥98

Estimates for 2.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

XilangGuangzhou East Railway Station

Line 3

Guangzhou South Railway StationJiahewanggang

Line 3

Airport NorthKecun

Line 3

Departure station

Airport North

underground

Airport North, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Airport North main road· Baiyun Airport T2♿

Airport North bus stop· Baiyun Airport T2♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Airport South

underground

Airport South, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water