Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 251 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your KUL to SZX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Shenzhen, China. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport:
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KUL to SZX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between KUL and SZX:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Changi International Airport
Phnom Penh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is R 1,328. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,575. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from KUL to SZX by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from KUL to SZX.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're coming in on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SZX:
Grab a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shenzhen that aren't on a typical itinerary. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport several weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
The address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to central Shenzhen has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Shenzhen in April.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 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 like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to SZX in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
