Travelling from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average time for a direct London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is 12 hours 10 minutes.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
You can pick from 5 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). This is the busiest route, with Shenzhen Airlines offering a 9:10pm departure from LHR to SZX.
Your flight from London to SZX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) operate out of this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport with Shenzhen Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and SZX is Shenzhen Airlines.
Shenzhen Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 80.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SZX. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SZX include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to SZX flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with a stop at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you have a late flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SZX:
The address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
$563 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. A return flight starts from $916. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to SZX.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is when most people book flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Plan your visit to Shenzhen in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your London to SZX flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shenzhen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shenzhen right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport:
Huangshan Mountain and The Great Wall are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Shenzhen must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mogao Grottoes.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 80 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, a visit to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Around 306 kilometres east of Shenzhen, Shantou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
