China's Largest Airline, Connecting the World
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Guangzhou, China
China Southern Airlines is the largest airline in China by fleet size and passenger volume, and one of the largest carriers in the world. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Guangzhou, it operates an extensive domestic network across China as well as international routes spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.
The airline is a state-owned enterprise under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and was a founding member of SkyTeam alliance before announcing its withdrawal in 2019. It has since pursued independent partnerships and bilateral agreements to expand its global reach.
China Southern operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the world, including wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380, making it a key player in long-haul international aviation.
Hubs & network
China Southern's primary hubs are Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport, with secondary hubs in cities including Wuhan, Shenyang, and Urumqi.
Fleet
China Southern operates a large and diverse fleet including Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350, and Airbus A380 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›China Southern is the largest airline in China by fleet size and number of passengers carried.
- ›It withdrew from the SkyTeam alliance in 2019 to pursue independent global partnerships.
- ›The airline operates one of the largest Airbus A380 fleets in Asia.
- ›China Southern carried over 150 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›It is a state-owned enterprise under the China Southern Air Holding Company.
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