Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 22,626

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +6.57%

In August 2025, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport handled 22,626 departing flights, a year‑over‑year change of +6.57% as carriers added late‑summer capacity and business travel recovered. Growth centered on domestic trunk routes and short‑haul Asia links, reinforcing South China’s role in manufacturing and logistics.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 68.35%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +10.88 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 2,320

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +8.87%

Departure on‑time performance was 68.35%, improving by +10.88 percentage points from a year earlier thanks to more disciplined scheduling and air‑traffic flow programs. However, 2,320 departures were cancelled (+8.87% YoY) amid thunderstorms and occasional typhoon preparations, tightening rebooking on peak weekends.

Airlines Serving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Service at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is anchored by China Southern Airlines and complemented by other mainland and foreign carriers. The hub connects South China with major Chinese cities, Southeast and Northeast Asia, and selected long‑haul markets in Europe and the Middle East.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with departure on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks may still trigger localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.