Passenger traffic from ASEAN countries through Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has increased by approximately 40% year-on-year since the beginning of the year. As of April 17, the total number of travelers from ASEAN nations entering and exiting via the airport reached around 845,000.
The year 2026 will mark the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership. With continuous deepening of economic, trade, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges, travel between China and ASEAN countries has become increasingly frequent. The ongoing 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has further contributed to the recent rise in passenger flow from ASEAN countries at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
According to statistics, among ASEAN nations, travelers from seven countries—including Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei—recorded a year-on-year growth of over 40% in passenger volume. More than 71% of ASEAN travelers entered China using visa-free policies.
In addition, since the start of the year, the number of round-trip flights between China and ASEAN countries via Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has exceeded 18,000. Flights to and from Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, and other ASEAN nations saw an increase of over 33% compared to the same period last year.
To ensure efficient and smooth travel between China and ASEAN countries, Guangzhou Baiyun Immigration Inspection Station has implemented several measures. These include using an AI-based analysis platform to monitor flight and passenger flow in real time, promoting a paperless clearance process, and achieving an online declaration rate of over 90% for entry cards by foreign nationals. The station has also optimized clearance procedures and upgraded smart inspection equipment to provide round-the-clock, high-efficiency immigration services for travelers and flights between China and ASEAN.
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