On October 30, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland inaugurated its state-of-the-art Terminal 3 and a fifth commercial runway—making it the first civil airport on the Chinese mainland to operate five runways.
This significant expansion boosts annual passenger capacity by roughly 40%, pushing the airport’s handling capability to over 80 million travelers. The additional runway enhances operational flexibility, cutting average delays and paving the way for dozens of new domestic and international connections.
Terminal 3 spans approximately 700,000 square meters and features 72 boarding gates arranged in a spacious, modular layout. Its sweeping roof design is inspired by rolling clouds, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light, blending form and function.
Travelers will find a host of digital innovations: biometric boarding, smart baggage handling, and airport-wide high-speed Wi-Fi. Sustainability is also front and center, with solar panels on the roof, rainwater harvesting systems, and energy-efficient HVAC technologies reducing the terminal’s carbon footprint.
For business and tech enthusiasts, the new terminal offers dedicated coworking zones, fast-charging stations, and lounges overlooking the runway—ideal for catching up on work between flights. Art installations showcasing Cantonese culture invite visitors to explore local heritage as soon as they arrive.
Getting to and from Terminal 3 is seamless: an automated people mover links it to Terminals 1 and 2, while Metro Line 3 provides direct access to Guangzhou’s city center in under 30 minutes. High-speed rail connections at the nearby Guangzhou South station open up easy travel to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and beyond.
Whether you’re a digital nomad, sports fan, or global citizen, Guangzhou Baiyun’s latest upgrade sets a new benchmark for airport experiences—combining efficiency, culture, and sustainable design in one dynamic hub.
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Discover new terminal of Baiyun airport in China's Guangzhou
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