Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Your AMS to SZX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AMS and SZX include:
Daxing International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Right now, R 8,142 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,031. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AMS to SZX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AMS to SZX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights leaving from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol land at their destination on schedule.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SZX:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shenzhen that most tourists miss.
Book your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport a few weeks in advance to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Shenzhen. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Shenzhen in April.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for August if you want to explore Shenzhen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to SZX in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've done Shenzhen, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 105 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, Dongguan is another favourite 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.
