Guangzhou Pazhou Ferry Terminal: Ferry to HK Airport Skypier

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Guangzhou Pazhou Ferry Terminal

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Guangzhou Pazhou Ferry Terminal (琶洲港澳客运口岸) is a modern passenger port in Haizhu District, right next to the Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex). It runs high-speed ferries directly to or from Hong Kong International Airport’s Skypier — the fastest surface link between downtown Guangzhou and HKIA.

The ferry terminal has three floors: 1F for check-in and security, 2F for exiting, 3F for entry.

  • Terminal name: Pazhou Ferry Terminal Guangzhou (琶洲港澳客运口岸)
  • Location: No. 499 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
  • Opened: April 2023
  • Metro: Line 8 or Line 11 to Pazhou Station, Exit E — ~10 minute walk
  • Ferry to: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Skypier (~2 hours)
  • Daily departures: 3 sailings (09:15, 12:00, 18:00, subject to changes)
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Ferry Service: Pazhou ↔ Hong Kong Airport

The ferry between Pazhou and Hong Kong Airport Skypier lets you skip Hong Kong immigration entirely. If you’re flying out of Hong Kong, you can check in for your flight and drop your baggage at Pazhou Ferry Terminal — then board the ferry and go straight to your departure gate at HKIA.

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Guangzhou Pazhou Ferry Terminal — Hong Kong Airport Skypier
Route Departures Duration Fare
Pazhou → HK Airport 09:15, 12:00, 18:00 ~2 hrs From ¥320
HK Airport → Pazhou 09:00, 12:30, 15:00 ~2 hrs From ¥320
Check live schedule: www.cksp.com.hk (select English)
Book tickets: www.trip.com/ferry-tickets/pazhou-ferry-terminal.htm (English version only)

Disclaimer: Schedules, fares, and routes are for reference only. Verify real-time info from official sources before traveling. Additional sailings may be added during the Canton Fair.

Pazhou Intercity Station: Direct Train to Baiyun Airport

Since September 29, 2025, Pazhou Railway Station (琶洲站, Intercity Rail Station) operates as an underground intercity station adjacent to the ferry terminal. It’s served by the Guangzhou East Ring Intercity Railway (广州东环城际) and the Pazhou–Lianhuashan Line (琶莲城际).

  • Pazhou → Baiyun Airport: ~30 minutes
  • Pazhou → Panyu Station (beneath Guangzhou South Station): ~15 minutes (transfer to GSR long-distance trains)
  • Tickets: Available on 12306 app and “广东城际” WeChat account
  • Metro connections: Same station — Lines 8, 11, and Haizhu Tram Line 1

If you’re heading to the Canton Fair from Baiyun Airport, the intercity train is now faster than the metro and far cheaper than a taxi. And if you’re flying out of Guangzhou instead of Hong Kong, you can reach Baiyun Airport in half an hour without touching road traffic.

How to Buy Ferry Tickets

  • Official WeChat Mini Program: Search “琶洲港澳口岸” (Chinese interface only)
  • Trip.com (English): Book at Trip.com ferry tickets — note that non-English Trip.com versions don’t support this route
  • At the terminal: Ticket counter on 1F (subject to availability — book ahead for Canton Fair periods)

Pazhou Port → Hong Kong Airport: Step by Step

Baggage Through-Check Service

At Pazhou Port, eligible passengers can complete airline check-in, get boarding passes, and check baggage through to their final destination. This covers 66 airlines, including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

  • Supported airlines (66 carriers): Bags tagged to final destination — no need to collect at HKIA
  • Non-supported airlines: Collect bags at HKIA Skypier and re-check at the airline counter

Visa & Entry

Pazhou Ferry Terminal is part of the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme for eligible passengers transiting through Guangdong Province. If you’re arriving at Pazhou from HKIA, you may qualify for visa-free entry into Guangdong.

During the Canton Fair, additional temporary visa-on-arrival options may be available for certain nationalities. Always check the latest regulations before travel.

Travel Process

  1. Buy tickets — WeChat Mini Program or Trip.com ferry tickets. Book 3+ days ahead (2+ weeks for Canton Fair).
  2. Arrive early — 90 minutes before departure at Pazhou Terminal.
  3. Check in — Airline counter on 1F: get boarding pass + drop bags.
  4. Board ferry — Direct sailing to HKIA Skypier (~2 hours).
  5. Transfer at HKIA — Follow signs to departure gate. No Hong Kong immigration needed.
  6. Tax refund — Claim HKD 120 departure tax refund at HKIA (eligible passengers).

Why Pazhou Port Over Other Routes

  • No HK immigration — Skip the queue entirely
  • Through-check baggage — One-stop check-in at Pazhou, bags to final destination
  • Canton Fair at your doorstep — 10-minute walk to the exhibition halls
  • Dual airport access — Ferry to HKIA (2 hrs) or intercity train to Baiyun Airport (30 min) from the same location

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