About China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines, founded in 1988, is the largest airline in China. With its main hub at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), the airline operates a fleet of approximately 650 aircraft as of 2025. It serves top destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York, and Paris. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, China Southern offers extensive domestic and international routes, providing reliable service with a modern fleet to millions of passengers globally.
Facts about China Southern Airlines
Year of Establishment: 1988
IATA Code: CZ
Main Hub: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Fleet Size: Approximately 650 aircraft (as of 2025)
Top 5 Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York, and Paris
Official Website: www.csair.com
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China Southern Airlines Baggage Rules
China Southern Airlines' baggage policy allows one carry-on bag (up to 5-8 kg, depending on class) and checked baggage (up to 20-40 kg, depending on the route and class). Excess baggage fees apply. Special items like sports equipment may have separate rules.
| Category | Carry-On Baggage | Checked Baggage | Excess Baggage | Special Items | Prohibited Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Flights | - 1pc, 8kg, 55x40x20cm (Economy) - 2pc, 8kg, 55x40x20cm (First/Business) | - Economy: 20kg - Business: 30kg - First: 40kg | - Charges apply per kg/lb, vary by route and class | - Musical instruments - Sports equipment - Mobility aids | - Flammable liquids and gases - Explosives and incendiary devices - Toxic substances - Corrosive substances - Oxidizing substances - Radioactive materials - Firearms and ammunition - Poisons |
| International Flights | - 1pc, 8kg, 55x40x20cm (Economy) - 2pc, 8kg, 55x40x20cm (First/Business) | - Economy: Varies by route (generally 23kg) - Business: Varies by route (generally 32kg) - First: Varies by route (generally 32kg) | - Charges apply per kg/lb, vary by route and class | - Musical instruments - Sports equipment - Mobility aids | - Flammable liquids and gases - Explosives and incendiary devices - Toxic substances - Corrosive substances - Oxidizing substances - Radioactive materials - Firearms and ammunition - Poisons |
China Southern Airlines Check-in Information
Web Check-in
China Southern Airlines allows passengers to access web check-in through its official website starting 48 hours before flight departure time. Online check-in services on their official website allow passengers to pick seats and get printed boarding passes. Most international and domestic flights enable web check-in services as a feature of China Southern Airlines booking.
Check-in Information
Passengers of China Southern Airlines can use web check-ins starting 3 hours before international departure and 2 hours before domestic departure. Check-in early to prevent delays from occurring. Major airports provide self-service kiosks available for user convenience. Customers who book their trips through China Southern Airlines will experience trouble-free airport check-in.
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Popular International Routes
- San Francisco to Manila flights
- Los Angeles to Manila flights
- Tehran to Manila flights
- Detroit to Dhaka flights
- Toronto Hamilton to Dhaka flights
- Los Angeles to Bangkok flights
- Charlotte to Ho Chi Minh City flights
- San Francisco to Kathmandu flights
- Vientiane to Los Angeles flights
- Dallas to Kathmandu flights
- Kathmandu to Boston flights