Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Shenzhen's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
Each week, there are 309 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, select the 07:30 Spring Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:25 with China Southern Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SHA to SZX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Travel nonstop to Shenzhen with one of these carriers and get to know this incredible part of China:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
Shanghai Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SHA to SZX flights. A reliable 86.89% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SHA and SZX:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Haikou Airport
Fuzhou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
R 954 is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,898. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SHA to SZX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SHA to SZX.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SHA arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're coming in on a late Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SZX:
Go beyond Shenzhen and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Shenzhen in March.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SHA to SZX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Shenzhen, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 105 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Dongguan is another favourite destination in China and is around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. No trip is complete without a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
