Travelling from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Yichang Airport (YIH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport is 2 hours.
Shenzhen and Yichang are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Donghai Airlines is the earliest flight available. Shenzhen Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SZX to YIH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Donghai Airlines offers direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Yichang — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Donghai Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SZX to YIH flights, with 72.13% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Yichang Airport (YIH)
Currently, R 1,665 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,320. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SZX to YIH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SZX to YIH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
When it comes to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from central Shenzhen, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SZX:
Arriving at Yichang Airport (YIH)
Book a hotel close to YIH if you have a late Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Yichang Airport (YIH) to central Yichang
You'll find YIH at Airport Rd..
Yichang Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Yichang. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Yichang Airport (YIH)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Yichang in March.
Lock in your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yichang Airport for July if you'd like to go to Yichang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SZX to YIH in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Yichang has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres east of Yichang, a trip to Wuhan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
Around 499 kilometres west of Yichang, Nanchong is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
