Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Frankfurt.
You can choose from four weekly Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 12:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your FRA to SZX flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Shenzhen (and then discovering more of China!) is a cinch with Air China. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for FRA to SZX flights is Air China.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FRA and SZX include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
$873 is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Return flights start at $866. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to SZX by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SZX:
Drive into your next adventure with a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shenzhen that most tourists miss.
Increase the odds of snagging the lowest price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Shenzhen. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Shenzhen. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for August if you want to go to Shenzhen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to SZX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shenzhen. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.