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Guangzhou airport expects 58,000 daily passengers during Canton Fair
The 140th Canton Fair runs in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4 in three phases.
Baiyun Airport expects about 58,000 international arrivals and departures a day during the fair, up about 13.6% from last year.
The airport is a main entry point for overseas buyers and exhibitors coming to the event.
Passenger traffic is expected to peak in several waves, with busy arrival periods before and between the fair’s phases and departure peaks near their ends.
The airport also expects about 313 international passenger flights a day, an increase of about 17.6%.
Immigration officials are setting up dedicated fast lanes for eligible buyers and exhibitors, and advance online entry forms can reduce waiting time.
Some eligible foreign travelers can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy, while the airport offers free on-arrival permit services at three locations.
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport expects an average of about 58,000 inbound and outbound passengers a day during the 140th Canton Fair.
The fair will run in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, in three phases.
The airport’s daily passenger peak could exceed 64,000, according to Baiyun border inspection authorities.
Daily international passenger flights are expected to average about 313 during the fair.
Authorities say they will offer dedicated fast-track channels and other services for eligible visitors.
- Who
- International buyers, exhibitors and other passengers using Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
- What
- The airport expects about 58,000 inbound and outbound passengers a day during the Canton Fair.
- When
- The fair runs from October 15 to November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou, China.
- Why
- The Canton Fair is expected to bring more overseas buyers and exhibitors to Guangzhou.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
An inbound passenger peak is expected at Baiyun Airport.
The 140th Canton Fair is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou in three phases.
An outbound passenger peak is expected at Baiyun Airport.
Another inbound passenger peak is expected.
Another outbound passenger peak is expected.
Further inbound and outbound peaks are expected, with inbound traffic peaking October 30–31 and outbound traffic November 3–4.
- Expected daily passengers
- About 58,000
- Possible daily peak
- More than 64,000
- Expected daily international passenger flights
- About 313
- Fair dates
- October 15–November 4, 2026
- Airport
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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