Flying from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), there's a selection of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main options.
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 13 hours 19 minutes.
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen.
With 1 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is the busiest route. Hainan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from YVR to SZX is with Hainan Airlines at 01:10.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to SZX.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Get there in one go from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) can be booked from here.
Hainan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport leaving from YVR.
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 33 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Planning to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) out of this busy hub.
Hainan Airlines has direct flights from Vancouver to SZX out of CXH. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Vancouver to SZX? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SZX:
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Shenzhen. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from $704 or travel return from just $1,383. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from Vancouver to SZX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Shenzhen, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Shenzhen. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Vancouver to SZX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Shenzhen
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shenzhen:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Shenzhen is to check out its leading attractions. Some highlights include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
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