How to find cheap flights to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
At the moment, 352 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to SZX for 490 €.
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Best time to go to Shenzhen
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Shenzhen in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SZX, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to SZX. It's an ideal time to take in the full energy of Shenzhen.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Book your plane tickets to Shenzhen then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF), August is when Shenzhen is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC (48ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? December is the driest month in Shenzhen, averaging two days of rain.
August has the wettest weather. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these top airlines make getting to Shenzhen a breeze:
If you want to travel with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your SZX plane ticket with Tianjin Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport arrive according to schedule.
When you touch down at SZX, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to SZX? These hotels close to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Pick up a car hire in SZX and discover parts of Shenzhen that take a little more effort to reach. You can collect your vehicle from Hertz.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has an on-time rating of 79%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Getting to central Shenzhen from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Central Shenzhen is about 40 kilometres from SZX.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SZX, it'll take around 40 minutes to reach the centre.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Shenzhen:
Shenzhen highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Shenzhen:
Huangshan Mountain: Located in Nanshan around 6 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to kick off your sightseeing.
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park: You'll discover this park roughly 6 kilometres west of the centre in Futian. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Shenzhen.
Mogao Grottoes: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres west of the centre of Shenzhen in Nanshan.
How to get to Dongguan from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The nearby city of Dongguan is about 72 kilometres from SZX. The drive to the centre in a cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is around 40 kilometres from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of China
There's a whole lot more to see and do in China, starting with Guangzhou. 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island are must-do's in this city, which is around 80 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the main airport of Guangzhou.
Another city in China that belongs on your itinerary is Dongguan. From Shenzhen, it's around 40 kilometres north and offers highlights like Jingshan Park and Guangdong Dongguan Baiyue Pedestrian Street. Find time for Dongguan Botanical Garden too.
Or make your way to Hong Kong, about 40 kilometres south-east of Shenzhen. 奇妙梦想城堡, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are just the start of the reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).