GX Airlines

ICAO: CBG Active as of Dec 11, 2025

134

Active Routes

1319

Flight Observations

50

Unique Destinations

49

Origin Airports

754

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1700

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes
About GX Airlines

GX Airlines, also known as Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines, was established in 2015 as a joint venture. Tianjin Airlines holds a 70% stake, while the Guangxi Beibu Gulf Investment Group holds the remaining 30%. The airline commenced its operations on February 13, 2015, with its inaugural flight connecting Nanning to Haikou.

The airline's main operational base is Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG), situated in Nanning, China. GX Airlines operates a modern fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 family aircraft (A320-200, A320neo) and Embraer E-Jet (E190). As of November 2025, its fleet size is reported to be between 23 and 28 aircraft.

GX Airlines maintains an extensive domestic route network within China, serving 54 destinations. Additionally, it offers international flights to select destinations in Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Thailand, and has had services to Singapore and Laos. The airline is not a member of any major global airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, but it engages in codeshare agreements and partnerships with other carriers. GX Airlines is certified as a 3-Star Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax and offers various fare classes including Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. Passengers can pre-order meals, and on some flights, complimentary hot dishes, bottled water, or hot tea are provided. In-flight entertainment, including movies, music, and games, is available on select flights.

What Travelers Say

What Travelers Love:

  • Nonstop Flights: Travelers appreciate the convenience of direct flights, especially on international routes, which can significantly reduce travel time.
  • Pleasant Onboard Experience: For a low-cost carrier, some passengers have reported a surprisingly pleasant onboard experience, characterized by smooth flights and efficient cabin crew.
  • Complimentary Refreshments: Some travelers have been positively surprised by the provision of a hot meal (e.g., rice with chicken or fish) and complimentary bottled water or hot tea during their flights.

Common Complaints:

  • Check-in Delays: Travelers have experienced issues with check-in desks opening late, leading to frustration and delays, particularly concerning baggage drop-off.
  • Flight Delays: As is common with low-cost carriers, flight delays are a frequent occurrence and a source of dissatisfaction for passengers.
  • English Language Barrier: Some reviews indicate that English announcements onboard can be difficult to understand, suggesting potential language proficiency issues among some cabin staff.
  • No Free Checked Baggage: For certain fare classes, especially economy, free checked baggage allowance is not included, and specific allowances can vary by route, leading to additional costs.

Overall, traveler sentiment for GX Airlines generally positions it as an acceptable option for a low-cost carrier. While direct routes and occasional unexpected complimentary services are appreciated, travelers frequently encounter operational challenges such as check-in delays and language difficulties.

Safety Information

Publicly available information does not detail any major recent safety incidents or accidents involving GX Airlines. The airline operates a fleet of modern Embraer and Airbus aircraft.

Specific details regarding regulatory certifications such as IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification, compliance with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) standards, or its status on the EU safety list are not readily available in the provided data. Similarly, there is no explicit information concerning the airline's maintenance reputation.

Based on the absence of reported major safety incidents, GX Airlines does not appear to have a publicly documented poor safety record. However, a comprehensive safety assessment is limited without access to specific regulatory audit information or details on its maintenance practices and fleet age. There are no direct safety awards or recognitions specifically for GX Airlines mentioned in the available information, though the airline has received nominations for "Asia's Leading Domestic Airline" at the World Travel Awards in various years, which pertain to operational and service excellence rather than safety.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
JNG → CKG
Jining Da'an Airport → Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
684 miles
59 flights
A320
JNG → CSX
Jining Da'an Airport → Changsha Huanghua Int'l
525 miles
53 flights
E190
JNG → NNG
Jining Da'an Airport → Nanning Wuxu Int'l
1006 miles
37 flights
A320
JNG → FOC
Jining Da'an Airport → Fuzhou Changle Int'l
677 miles
34 flights
E190
29 flights
E190
LYA → NNG
Luoyang Beijiao Airport → Nanning Wuxu Int'l
877 miles
29 flights
A320
SQD → HAK
Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport → Haikou Meilan Int'l
751 miles
28 flights
A320
JNG → KWE
Jining Da'an Airport → Guiyang Longdongbao
828 miles
28 flights
E190
28 flights
A320
JNG → HUZ
Jining Da'an Airport → Huizhou Pingtan Airport
853 miles
25 flights
E190
Top Destinations
NNG (ZGNN)
Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
253 flights
19 routes
HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
188 flights
17 routes
CSX (ZGHA)
Changsha Huanghua Int'l
Changsha
103 flights
6 routes
SYX (ZJSY)
Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
74 flights
4 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
63 flights
2 routes
TNA (ZSJN)
Jinan Yaoqiang
Jinan
47 flights
9 routes
HET (ZBHH)
Hohhot Baita Int'l
Hohhot
36 flights
2 routes
TAO (ZSQD)
Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l
Qingdao
35 flights
2 routes
FOC (ZSFZ)
Fuzhou Changle Int'l
Fuzhou
34 flights
1 route
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
32 flights
4 routes
Top Origin Airports
JNG (ZSJG)
Jining Da'an Airport
Jining
434 flights
19 routes
NNG (ZGNN)
Nanning Wuxu Airport
Nanning (Jiangnan)
97 flights
19 routes
SQD (ZSSR)
Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport
Shangrao (Hengfeng)
88 flights
4 routes
LYA (ZHLY)
Luoyang Beijiao Airport
Luoyang (Laocheng)
87 flights
5 routes
FUG (ZSFY)
Fuyang Xiguan Airport
Yingzhou, Fuyang
72 flights
4 routes
XUZ (ZSXZ)
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport
Xuzhou
66 flights
3 routes
XFN (ZHXF)
Xiangyang Liuji Airport
Xiangyang (Xiangzhou)
62 flights
3 routes
HDG (ZBHD)
Handan Airport
Handan
62 flights
3 routes
IQN (ZLQY)
Qingyang Xifeng Airport
Qingyang (Xifeng)
38 flights
2 routes
WDS (ZHSY)
Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
Shiyan (Maojian)
35 flights
2 routes
Top Border Crossing Flights
NNG (ZGNN)
Nanning Wuxu Airport
Nanning, CN
253 flights
19 routes
Longest Routes
FUG → URC
Fuyang Xiguan Airport → Urumqi Diwopu Int'l
1700 mi
JNG → URC
Jining Da'an Airport → Urumqi Diwopu Int'l
1640 mi
NNG → TNA
Nanning Wuxu Airport → Jinan Yaoqiang
1416 mi
HDG → SYX
Handan Airport → Sanya Phoenix Int'l
1297 mi
HET → NNG
Hohhot Baita International Airport → Nanning Wuxu Int'l
1280 mi
Shortest Routes
IQN → LHW
Qingyang Xifeng Airport → Lanzhou Zhongchuan International
228 mi
HAK → NNG
Haikou Meilan International Airport → Nanning Wuxu Int'l
236 mi
HAK → ZUH
Haikou Meilan International Airport → Zhuhai Int'l
237 mi
JNG → TYN
Jining Da'an Airport → Taiyuan Wusu
267 mi
UYN → XIY
Yulin Yuyang Airport → Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
270 mi
All Routes
134 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
JNG → CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
59 684 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
JNG → CSX Changsha Huanghua Int'l
Changsha
53 525 mi E190 Dec 10, 2025
JNG → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
37 1006 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
JNG → FOC Fuzhou Changle Int'l
Fuzhou
34 677 mi E190 Nov 30, 2025
LYA → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
29 877 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
JNG → DSN Dongsheng
Dongsheng
29 460 mi E190 Nov 30, 2025
SQD → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
28 751 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
JNG → KWE Guiyang Longdongbao
Guiyang
28 828 mi E190 Dec 8, 2025
XUZ → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
28 975 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
JNG → HUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport
Huizhou
25 853 mi E190 Dec 8, 2025
SQD → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
25 730 mi A320 Dec 1, 2025
XUZ → CSX Changsha Huanghua Int'l
Changsha
24 482 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
LYA → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
24 1152 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
XFN → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
24 707 mi E190 Dec 11, 2025
XFN → TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l
Qingdao
23 532 mi E190 Nov 26, 2025
SQD → TSN Tianjin Binhai Int'l
Tianjin
23 744 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
FUG → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
22 953 mi A320 Dec 2, 2025
JNG → HET Hohhot Baita Int'l
Hohhot
21 456 mi E190 Dec 10, 2025
HDG → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
21 1297 mi A320 Dec 1, 2025
HDG → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
21 1172 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
JNG → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
21 1250 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
FUG → DLC Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
20 532 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
HDG → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
20 1033 mi A320 Dec 4, 2025
IQN → LHW Lanzhou Zhongchuan International
Lanzhou
19 228 mi A320 Nov 29, 2025
IQN → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
19 1111 mi A320 Nov 29, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 06:06
Coverage: Observed routes only