Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Shenzhen's timezone is UTC+8, making Shenzhen three hours behind Sydney.
You can choose from three weekly Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 09:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SYD to SZX flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
China Southern has direct flights from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Shenzhen — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for SYD to SZX flights is China Southern.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and SZX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Right now, R 4,031 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,413. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SYD to SZX by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SYD to SZX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
66% of flights that depart Sydney Airport reach their destination on time.
Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SZX instead:
Venture beyond Shenzhen and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of getting the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Shenzhen. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sydney Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for July if you want to go to Shenzhen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to SZX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shenzhen. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Dongguan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. No trip is complete without dropping by Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.


