Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 10 minutes.
Shenzhen is seven hours ahead of Barcelona and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. The 11:15 departure with Shenzhen Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Shenzhen Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 12:15.
Your BCN to SZX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Shenzhen (and then exploring more of China!) is a snap with Shenzhen Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Shenzhen Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 91.3% of services landing on schedule, Shenzhen Airlines has the best on-time performance for BCN to SZX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BCN and SZX:
King Khaled International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
$668 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,004. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to SZX, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BCN to SZX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SZX instead:
Venture beyond Shenzhen and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
The 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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Shenzhen in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shenzhen, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to SZX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shenzhen. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.