Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Shenzhen's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shenzhen three hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to SZX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and SZX:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is 170 €. A return fare is currently 306 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to SZX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from MEL to SZX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SZX:
Start your adventure sooner with a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Shenzhen and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
The street address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Shenzhen in April.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SZX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in China, head for Dongguan, about 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are among its highlights.
