Travelling from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) out of here.
Around 12 hours 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight.
Shenzhen is eight hours ahead of London. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Take your pick of 5 direct services each week. Shenzhen Airlines operates a 9:10pm departure between LHR and SZX.
Your flight from London to SZX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) operate from here.
Shenzhen Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport departing from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Shenzhen Airlines between LHR and SZX.
Shenzhen Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. A dependable 97.22% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to SZX with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and SZX include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
LHR is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to SZX flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your plane ticket from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Book a hotel close to SZX if you have a late flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
The address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, central Shenzhen is around 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
£304 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. A return flight starts at £453. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap flights from London to SZX by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Shenzhen. February is when most people book flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 33ºC. Book your London to SZX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 21ºC.
More about Shenzhen
Once you've booked your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shenzhen:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are major attractions which should feature on every Shenzhen itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shenzhen, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 80 kms (50 miles) northwest to Guangzhou to tick off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Shantou is another well-known destination in China and is around 306 kms (190 miles) east of Shenzhen. No trip is complete without experiencing Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.
