Flying from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 10 minutes.
London is eight hours behind Shenzhen, where Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located. London follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route, with five departures a week to pick from. You can fly from SZX to LHR at 13:35 with Shenzhen Airlines.
For a relaxed start to your SZX to London flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Start your journey at SZX and travel nonstop to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). That will be your arrival point when searching for Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London tickets.
Shenzhen Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London.
Central Shenzhen to SZX is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
In search of a hotel close to SZX? If you've booked an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
79.49% of flights departing from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London
$374 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London flight. Return flight tickets start from $965. These fares can change based on demand.
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SZX to London.
June is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 55 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your flight from SZX to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SZX to London flight:
Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia make collecting a London Gatwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW can land you a better rate.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London and head for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and typically takes 1 hour to reach driving.
The journey will take about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to STN. Settle in at one of these stays after your SZX to London flight:
Begin your trip without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted companies here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London for the most affordable rates.
Best time to go to London
Visit London during peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SZX to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.