Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are five London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 21:20 Shenzhen Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:05 with Shenzhen Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to SZX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Shenzhen (and then discovering more of China!) is a cinch with Shenzhen Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Shenzhen Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LHR to SZX flights, with 80.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and SZX:
Daxing International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Right now, R 8,434 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,631. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to SZX by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SZX:
Venture beyond Shenzhen and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
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 roughly 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 most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Shenzhen in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shenzhen, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to SZX in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.