Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport  广州白云国际机场 is certified as a 4-Star airport, including Terminal 2 which is classified as a 5-Star Airport Terminal.

“This is China’s 3rd busiest airport, handling 73,3 million passengers in 2019. Terminal 2 is ranked at 5-Star and meets a high standard for an international terminal, with good facilities, customer processing and staff service. Terminal 1 is less congested after China Southern Airlines moved to T1, and the intention is for T1 to be renovated and brought to a 5-Star standard in the coming years.”

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Guangzhou Airport Certification

Terminal 1
Terminal 2

Guangzhou Airport Rating Analysis

Terminal 1

Ground Transportation

Public Transport options
Distance to public transport
Airport taxi service
Car Rental

Security Screening

Screening guide signage
Waiting times
Service efficiency
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack security

Immigration Service

Waiting times - arrivals
Waiting times - departures
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack immigration

Wayfinding & Signage

Ease of wayfinding - arrivals
Ease of wayfinding - transfer
Ease of wayfinding - departures
Clarity of signs & symbols
Signage language choices
FIDS : positioning in terminal
FIDS : clarity of display
Terminal maps
Airport "help" staff
Info / Help counter service

Arrival

Walking distances
Availability of toilets
Baggage hall facilities
Baggage delivery times
Baggage carts
Meet and greet facilities

Departure

Signage to check-in
Congestion around check-in
Queuing systems
Seating near check-in
Premium check-in facility
Signage to security / departures

Transfer

Walking distances
Signage to transfer areas
Transfer security screening
Transfer waiting area
Rest area for transfer customers
Ease of transfer process

Terminal Comfort

Congestion around terminal
Air temperature
Décor and condition
Seat availability
Seat types and comfort
Access to power / charging points
Cleanliness of seats
Cleanliness of washrooms
Cleanliness of public areas
PRM washrooms
Baby changing rooms

Terminal Facilities

Clarity of airport PA's
PA language translations
ATM availability
WiFi : ease of log-in
WiFi : free time allowance
Internet kiosk facilities
Children's Play area
Shower facilities
Quiet / relaxation areas
Dayroom facility
Pullman Hotel Baiyun Airport
Other leisure facilities
Vending machines

Shopping Facilities

Selection of shops : landside
Selection of shops : airside
Choice of mid-price shops
Choice of luxury brands
Staff service in shops

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage choice : landside
Fast food choice : landside
International brands : landside
Food and beverage choice : airside
Fast food choice : airside
International brands : airside
Food and beverage : cleanliness
Food and beverage : prices
Food and beverage : staff service
Terminal 2

Ground Transportation

Public Transport options
Distance to public transport
Airport taxi service
Car Rental

Security Screening

Screening guide signage
Waiting times
Service efficiency
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack security

Immigration Service

Waiting times - arrivals
Waiting times - departures
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack immigration

Wayfinding & Signage

Ease of wayfinding - arrivals
Ease of wayfinding - transfer
Ease of wayfinding - departures
Clarity of signs & symbols
Signage language choices
FIDS : positioning in terminal
FIDS : clarity of display
Terminal maps
Airport "help" staff
Info / Help counter service

Arrival

Walking distances
Availability of toilets
Baggage hall facilities
Baggage delivery times
Baggage carts
Meet and greet facilities

Departure

Signage to check-in
Congestion around check-in
Queuing systems
Seating near check-in
Premium check-in facility
Signage to security / departures

Transfer

Walking distances
Signage to transfer areas
Transfer security screening
Transfer waiting area
Rest area for transfer customers
Ease of transfer process

Terminal Comfort

Congestion around terminal
Air temperature
Décor and condition
Seat availability
Seat types and comfort
Access to power / charging points
Cleanliness of seats
Cleanliness of washrooms
Cleanliness of public areas
PRM washrooms
Baby changing rooms

Terminal Facilities

Clarity of airport PA's
PA language translations
ATM availability
WiFi : ease of log-in
WiFi : free time allowance
Children's Play area
Shower facilities
Quiet / relaxation areas
Dayroom facility
Aerotel Guangzhou Airport
Other leisure facilities
Vending machines

Shopping Facilities

Selection of shops : landside
Selection of shops : airside
Choice of mid-price shops
Choice of luxury brands
Staff service in shops

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage choice : landside
Fast food choice : landside
International brands : landside
Food and beverage choice : airside
Fast food choice : airside
International brands : airside
Food and beverage : cleanliness
Food and beverage : prices
Food and beverage : staff service

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