Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Shenzhen's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Perth.
To ensure you get on your PER to SZX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PER and SZX include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is R 3,393. A return plane ticket is currently R 6,201. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PER to SZX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PER to SZX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights leaving Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to PER? If you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SZX instead:
Grab a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shenzhen that are off the usual tourist route. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Increase the odds of scoring the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to the centre of Shenzhen has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Shenzhen. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for August if you want to visit Shenzhen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to SZX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Shenzhen, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 105 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its leading sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
Dongguan is another must-experience destination in China and is around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. No trip is complete without visiting 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.