Flying from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Approximately 12 hours 7 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is 8 hours ahead of London. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is the most popular route. There are 5 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Shenzhen Airlines at 22:05. Go for the first LHR to SZX departure with Shenzhen Airlines at 21:20 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SZX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport with Shenzhen Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from LHR.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from London to SZX that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and SZX include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from London to SZX with Shenzhen Airlines. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of LGW.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to SZX, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
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 close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon 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 if you take a cab, the drive is around 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
R 5,495 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,862. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
9 months before your departure is the best time to score cheap tickets from London to SZX.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Shenzhen, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Shenzhen. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from London to SZX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 21ºC.
More about Shenzhen
Once you've booked your flight from London to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shenzhen:
Window of the World and Dafen Oil Painting Village are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Shenzhen to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
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