Is a 1¾ hr layover in Guangzhou long enough?
Yes, 1 hour 45 min is probably enough for a layover at CAN (Guangzhou).
Is 1 hour 45 min enough for a layover at Baiyun (CAN)?
Provides solid buffer above the 90-minute international MCT for most transfer types.
What is the minimum connection time at CAN?
Minimum connection times at Baiyun: Domestic-to-Domestic is 60 minutes, International-to-International is 110 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1 hour 45 min connection at CAN on an international flight?
1 hour 45 min is below the 110-minute international MCT at Baiyun. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. T1 and T2 are connected by an APM train that takes about 6-8 minutes, plus walking and queuing time at each end that can push total transfer time to 20-25 minutes. A backup shuttle bus service runs the same route when the APM is down for maintenance. International arrivals must clear immigration and, in many cases, collect and recheck baggage before continuing, which does not apply to same-terminal domestic-to-domestic transfers.
What happens if I miss my connection at CAN?
If you miss your connection, go directly to a China Southern or partner airline transfer desk in T2 (or T1 arrivals for other carriers) — staff can rebook you onto the next available flight and issue meal or hotel vouchers if an overnight stay is required.