Travelling from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London eight hours behind Shenzhen.
Flights from SZX to LHR start from 13:35 — the earliest with Shenzhen Airlines. The last service of the day is at 13:45 with Shenzhen Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SZX to LHR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Shenzhen Airlines is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Shenzhen Airlines.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SZX to LHR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 3,991 is currently the best price for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,190. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SZX to LHR.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from central Shenzhen, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SZX? If you've booked an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SZX to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.
