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GX Airlines

ICAO: CBG IATA: GX Active as of Jan 30, 2026

Airline Statistics

140

Active Routes

1603

Flight Observations

51

Unique Destinations

50

Origin Airports

751

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.

Traveler Reviews

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.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

Click on any airport to see its routes

Most Popular Routes

JNG → CKG
Jining Da'an Airport → Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
684 miles
72 flights
E190
JNG → CSX
Jining Da'an Airport → Changsha Huanghua Int'l
525 miles
62 flights
A320
JNG → NNG
Jining Da'an Airport → Nanning Wuxu Int'l
1006 miles
46 flights
A320
LYA → NNG
Luoyang Beijiao Airport → Nanning Wuxu Int'l
877 miles
40 flights
A320
JNG → FOC
Jining Da'an Airport → Fuzhou Changle Int'l
677 miles
38 flights
E190
JNG → KWE
Jining Da'an Airport → Guiyang Longdongbao
828 miles
35 flights
E190
32 flights
E190
32 flights
A320
SQD → HAK
Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport → Haikou Meilan Int'l
751 miles
32 flights
A320
XUZ → CSX
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport → Changsha Huanghua Int'l
482 miles
32 flights
A320

Top Destinations

NNG (ZGNN)
Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
325 flights
20 routes
HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
227 flights
18 routes
CSX (ZGHA)
Changsha Huanghua Int'l
Changsha
125 flights
6 routes
SYX (ZJSY)
Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
91 flights
4 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
76 flights
2 routes
TNA (ZSJN)
Jinan Yaoqiang
Jinan
68 flights
11 routes
DLC (ZYTL)
Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
45 flights
3 routes
HET (ZBHH)
Hohhot Baita Int'l
Hohhot
45 flights
2 routes
JNG (ZSJG)
Jining
Jining
43 flights
10 routes
TAO (ZSQD)
Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l
Qingdao
40 flights
2 routes

Top Origin Airports

JNG (ZSJG)
Jining Da'an Airport
Jining
507 flights
19 routes
LYA (ZHLY)
Luoyang Beijiao Airport
Luoyang (Laocheng)
114 flights
5 routes
SQD (ZSSR)
Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport
Shangrao (Hengfeng)
105 flights
4 routes
NNG (ZGNN)
Nanning Wuxu Airport
Nanning (Jiangnan)
97 flights
19 routes
XUZ (ZSXZ)
Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport
Xuzhou
86 flights
3 routes
FUG (ZSFY)
Fuyang Xiguan Airport
Yingzhou, Fuyang
85 flights
4 routes
HDG (ZBHD)
Handan Airport
Handan
79 flights
3 routes
XFN (ZHXF)
Xiangyang Liuji Airport
Xiangyang (Xiangzhou)
70 flights
3 routes
IQN (ZLQY)
Qingyang Xifeng Airport
Qingyang (Xifeng)
44 flights
2 routes
KOW (ZSGZ)
Ganzhou Huangjin Airport
Ganzhou
44 flights
3 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

NNG (ZGNN)
Nanning Wuxu Airport
Nanning, CN
325 flights
20 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
CIF → HUO
Chifeng Yulong Airport → Holingol Huolinhe
232 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

All Routes

140 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
JNG → CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
72 684 mi E190 Jan 28, 2026
JNG → CSX Changsha Huanghua Int'l
Changsha
62 525 mi A320 Jan 26, 2026
JNG → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
46 1006 mi A320 Jan 28, 2026
LYA → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
40 877 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
JNG → FOC Fuzhou Changle Int'l
Fuzhou
38 677 mi E190 Jan 16, 2026
JNG → KWE Guiyang Longdongbao
Guiyang
35 828 mi E190 Jan 26, 2026
XUZ → CSX Changsha Huanghua Int'l
Changsha
32 482 mi A320 Jan 28, 2026
SQD → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
32 751 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
XUZ → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
32 975 mi A320 Jan 23, 2026
JNG → DSN Dongsheng
Dongsheng
32 460 mi E190 Jan 18, 2026
HDG → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
30 1172 mi A320 Jan 28, 2026
LYA → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
29 1152 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
SQD → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
29 730 mi A320 Jan 14, 2026
JNG → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
28 1250 mi A320 Jan 28, 2026
XFN → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
28 707 mi E190 Jan 28, 2026
JNG → HUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport
Huizhou
28 853 mi E190 Jan 26, 2026
FUG → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
27 953 mi A320 Jan 20, 2026
JNG → HET Hohhot Baita Int'l
Hohhot
27 456 mi E190 Jan 28, 2026
SQD → TSN Tianjin Binhai Int'l
Tianjin
27 744 mi A320 Jan 14, 2026
HDG → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
26 1297 mi A320 Jan 20, 2026
XFN → TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l
Qingdao
24 532 mi E190 Dec 27, 2025
FUG → DLC Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l
Dalian
24 532 mi A320 Jan 25, 2026
HDG → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
23 1033 mi A320 Jan 20, 2026
IQN → LHW Lanzhou Zhongchuan International
Lanzhou
23 228 mi A320 Jan 20, 2026
WDS → NNG Nanning Wuxu Int'l
Nanning
23 711 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
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: Jan 30, 2026 12:06
Coverage: Observed routes only