How to find cheap flights to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Right now, $198 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to SZX for $286.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Shenzhen, where Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Shenzhen
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Shenzhen is typically May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to SZX that fits your budget and itinerary.
If you'd love to experience Shenzhen at its liveliest, book your flights to SZX for February. Travelling during peak periods usually means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Shenzhen are often cheaper.
Check the weather before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Shenzhen, with averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC (48ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
December gives you the best chance of sunshine. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Shenzhen.
August has the wettest weather. You can expect around 20 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 major airlines make travelling to Shenzhen nice and easy:
If you want to fly 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 into this airport touch down on schedule.
SZX is 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 ideal place to relax and recharge:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful 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)
The distance from SZX to central Shenzhen is about 32 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to SZX, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 40 minutes.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Shenzhen:
Shenzhen highlights
Put these leading sights on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Shenzhen:
Huangshan Mountain: An ideal spot to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 6 kilometres west of the city centre in Nanshan.
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park: Find your way to this park when you feel like slowing the pace in Shenzhen. It's roughly 6 kilometres west of the centre in Futian.
Mogao Grottoes: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres west of the heart of Shenzhen in Nanshan.
How to get to Dongguan from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Kicking things off in Dongguan? From SZX, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is another city that's easy to get to from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. It's around 48 kilometres away.
Explore more of China
There's loads more of China waiting to be explored. Around 80 kilometres northwest of Shenzhen, set out for Guangzhou. On the must-do list? Start with Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden. The city's closest major airport is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Dongguan is another standout destination in China and is roughly 48 kilometres north of Shenzhen. Set your sights on top attractions like Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
Or head to Hong Kong, about 48 kilometres southeast of Shenzhen. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are just a taste of what's waiting. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
