Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Shenzhen is 14 hours ahead of Calgary and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YYC to SZX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is R 8,083. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 16,242. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYC to SZX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Calgary International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights departing from Calgary International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you have a late Calgary International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SZX:
Go beyond Shenzhen and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase the odds of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to central 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)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Shenzhen in April.
Lock in your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for August if you want to explore Shenzhen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to SZX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Shenzhen, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 105 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
