China Southern Airlines

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4 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
Customer rating from 2020 reviews
8/10
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8/10

"an excellent experience"

(China)

Verified Review | We flew from Male to Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines and it was an excellent experience. Ample leg room; good on-board service; nice food, we could not ask for anything more. They went out of their way to help people.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMale to Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
6/10

"what is meaning of Hindu meal"

(Australia)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Melbourne. I have request Hindu meal but last two trips from Guangzhou to Melbourne I was given Beef curry rice. On 22 November 2016 I thought it could be human error. So this time 29 March 2017 I triple checked about my meal and response was you have selected Hindu meal. Inflight I was given beef rice again. China Southern need to know what is meaning of Hindu meal.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Melbourne
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
9/10

"impressed by the service"

(China)

Verified Review | I had a trip from Guangzhou to Brisbane. As a vegetarian and due to my own negligence, I didn't book my meal before the flight. The crew served me with a delicious fruit meal. I'm impressed by the service provided by China Southern Airline, it's truly amazing and beyond excellent.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Brisbane
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"China Southern have really improved"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | I have been using China Southern from Heathrow to Guangzhou for a number of years now and are one of the Gold Card members. This time I flew from London to Guangzhou, 3 days later from Guangzhou to Hangzhou and 3 days later from Hangzhou to Guangzhou and transit to Ho Chi Minh City, then 3 days from Ho Chi Minh back to Guangzhou and next day Guangzhou back to Heathrow. China Southern have really improved, the onboard service is excellent and the hostesses are polite and helpful. The food is ok nothing special. The Boeing 787 from Heathrow is the has a lot of space in Business Class with lie flat seats. I have to use a wheelchair these days and as you can see my last trip was quite busy with lots of airports but China Southern were fantastic. When you get to the airport there was a wheelchair at every gate and I was taken wherever I wanted to go. Just coming back at Heathrow is the only pain and that's Heathrow not China Southern. I wouldn't rate China Southern as 5 star but they are now very close and at very competitive prices.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteSGN to LHR via CAN
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"crew was friendly and helpful"

(China)

Verified Review | I flew Auckland to Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines CZ306 on 21st March 2017. I sat in seat 51A which was beside the emergency exit,so the leg room was huge. Cabin crew was friendly and helpful with a smile. Cabin staff helped me to stow luggage. The first meal included ice cream, I like it very much! The inflight entertainment contain the latest films. The lavatories were clean.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAuckland to Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"enjoyed my flight this time"

(China)

Verified Review | Changsha to Hanoi via Guangzhou, this is my first time to Vietnam. I enjoyed my flight this time. I got my boarding pass and have my luggage checked in a minute. They asked me about power bank and battery in my suitcase. The meal is good, beef rice and chicken noodle. I hope that next time the food could be more diet (less oil) so that could be excellent. The best thing that I am satisfied is they were on time to land every time. I will choose China Southern Airlines next time for international trip.
AircraftA319
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteChangsha to Hanoi via Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"luxury and outstanding customer service"

(Australia)

Verified Review | My wife and I flew from Sydney to Guangzhou in business class. There was an announcement that it was possible to have an upgrade to first class for $550 each. As we hadn't done this before I arranged with the purser for this to happen. Pure luxury and outstanding customer service is the only way I can describe it. As it was an overnight flight (12 hrs), we were given comfortable pyjamas and our bed made up whilst changing. The staff were amazing - so friendly and helpful to the highest quality. We may not ever get up the front again (1st class) but we will never forget the experience with China Southern. The only problem is the setup of Guangzhou airport - what a stressful situation. It is certainly not tourist friendly.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteSydney to Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"flight staff were courteous"

(Austria)

Verified Review | Shanghai to Sydney via Guangzhou. This is the first time I have flown China Southern and was selected by the tour company rather than by myself. Having now flown the airline to China and back, I have no hesitation in recommending this airline. I flew Economy class over to China and Premium Economy on the way back. The flight staff were courteous, the food and drinks were generous, the leg room in economy was more than what some Australian airlines give, hot refresher towels were given out. The in-flight entertainment had a great selection in English, and while English was not their first language, every attempt was made by the crew to ensure I was comfortable. Top marks.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteShanghai to Sydney via Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"cabin service was excellent "

(China)

Verified Review | I flew from Vancouver to Guangzhou on 24 March. It was a pleasant journey in general. The in-flight entertainment was amazing and there was a great collection of movies and series. I especially enjoyed the food and snacks such as sandwiches, bread, burgers and instant noodles. The cabin service was excellent and very attentive. My only suggestion would be that the cabin crew English could be improved because I could barely understand most of the announcement and it can be quite confusing.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteVancouver to Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

"Friendly service, with good meals"

(Germany)

Verified Review | Flight from Amsterdam to Guangzhou, March 2017. Flight on an A330, in middle block with 4 seats. Friendly service, with good meals and enough space for my knees (I am tall: 186 cm/6'1"). Good entertainment with lots of movies to choose.
AircraftA330-200
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAmsterdam to Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes

China Southern Airlines Photos

China Southern Airlines is a state-owned airline and a member of SkyTeam alliance. Its main hub airport is Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, the airline operates more than 600 passenger aircraft, including Boeing 787, Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 and Airbus A380, A330, A321, A320 and A319. China Southern Airlines fleet is ranked the largest in Asia and the fifth largest in the world.

FIRST CLASS

A380 is equipped with eight private flat-bed suites. IFE is via a 23-inch flat-screen LCD TV. Boeing 787 and A330 have 4 cocoon seats, and IFE is via a 17 or 19-inch LCD TV.

flat_seatsFlat bed seat / suite
power_iconIn-seat &/or USB power
No WiFiOnboard WiFi
AVODAudio / video on demand
DiningOn demand dining
WinesFine wines & beverage service
SleepingPillows & duvet / blanket
PyjamasPyjamas / Sleepsuit
AmenitiesAmenity kit

BUSINESS CLASS

A380 seats recline to a full flat bed. IFE is via a 15-inch flat-screen LCD TV. Boeing 787 / A330 seats recline to full flat bed with 2x2x2 cabin layout. IFE via 15-inch LCD TV.

LONG HAUL
flat_seatsFlat bed seat
power_iconIn-seat &/or USB power
No WiFiOnboard WiFi
AVODAudio / video on demand
DiningOn demand dining (*not all flights)
WinesFine wines & beverage service
SleepingPillows & duvet / blanket
PyjamasPyjamas / Sleepsuit
AmenitiesAmenity kit

ECONOMY CLASS

China Southern Airlines cabin/seat layouts can be viewed on the Seat Map in menu below.

Seat pitchSeat pitch : 31-33 ins
Seat widthSeat width : 17.2 - 17.5 ins
No WiFiOnboard WiFi
power_iconUSB power (*not all flights)
AVODAudio / video on demand
DiningComplimentary meals
WinesComplimentary beverages & wines
SleepingPillows & blankets

LOUNGES

At Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, premium customers have use of the China Southern Airlines First and Business class lounge.

Lounge SeatingExpansive seating options
Lounge showersShower rooms
WiFiLounge WiFi
Work StationsWorkstations / business area
power_iconCharging facilities
AVODTV facilities
DiningBuffet & Noodle Bar Dining
WinesSelf service bar
SleepingBedrooms
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SEAT MAPS

View aircraft seat maps for China Southern Airlines fleet. We have provided you a direct link to China Southern Fleet information page, where the most up-to-date information should be available.
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IFE

China Southern Airlines provides 600+ hours of entertainment programs on newest aircraft where audio/video program systems are installed.
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ONBOARD DINING

First Class entrée dish

Business Class beef noodle soup

FIRST CLASS : REVIEW

A modern Boeing 787 with comfortable flat bed, nice comfort attributes and amenities, reasonable IFE, attentive and friendly staff../

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