Travelling from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Shenzhen and Shanghai are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from SZX to SHA start from 06:30 — the earliest with China Southern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:50 with Juneyao Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 421 weekly Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your SZX to SHA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Spring Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 92.66% of services arriving as planned, Shanghai Airlines has the best on-time performance for SZX to SHA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
41 € is the lowest price for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Return flights start at 81 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SZX to SHA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
79.49% of flights departing from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Shenzhen to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SZX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport several weeks before your trip to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Shanghai in April.
Book your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SZX to SHA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.