CAN · Guangzhou · Terminal Terminal 2
China Southern Airlines Check-in at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
China Southern Airlines departs from Terminal Terminal 2 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Online check-in opens 36h before departure.
China Southern Airlines check-in rules at CAN
Step-by-step at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Check in online
Open the China Southern Airlines app or website 36 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 2
China Southern Airlines flights at CAN depart only from Terminal Terminal 2. Allow 150 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 2 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 2 international + domestic gates
Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding China Southern Airlines at CAN
Terminal Terminal 2 notes
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Typical gates
China Southern Airlines flights typically depart from gates Terminal 2 international + domestic gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 2 has Cantonese + international food (dim sum, KFC, Starbucks), local Chinese tea + duty-free with Chinese liquor.
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Lounges
China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge T2 (Business + Sky Pearl Diamond/Gold). Modern facility with Cantonese cuisine.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. China Southern family-friendly with child amenity on long-haul.
Known issues at CAN with China Southern Airlines
Exited SkyTeam in 2019
Problem: China Southern left SkyTeam in 2019 — no longer earns/redeems SkyTeam miles on CZ flights.
Solution: Now bilateral codeshare with American Airlines + Delta. Verify partner program eligibility.
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