Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 10 minutes.
Shenzhen's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shenzhen eight hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to SZX start at 21:10 — the first with Shenzhen Airlines. The last departure is at 22:05 with Shenzhen Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to SZX flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Shenzhen (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with Shenzhen Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to SZX flights. A dependable 97.22% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and SZX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Dubai Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is R 6,211. A return plane ticket is currently R 8,899. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to SZX.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to SZX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SZX:
Start your adventure sooner with a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shenzhen that most tourists miss.
Reserve your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Shenzhen based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for July 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 LHR to SZX in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Shenzhen. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, consider Dongguan, about 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.

