Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (IATA: SZX) is a key aviation hub serving Shenzhen and the wider China region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Shenzhen, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Shenzhen for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanya (SYX) | Hainan Airlines | Direct | 2 Sep | €145 |
| Shanghai (SHA) | Y8 | Direct | 2 Sep | €161 |
| Chongqing (CKG) | West Air | Direct | 3 Oct | €169 |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | Vietravel Airlines | Direct | 9 Sep | €170 |
| Zhengzhou (CGO) | China Southern | Direct | 3 Sep | €182 |
| Bangkok (BKK) | Thai AirAsia | Direct | 30 Aug | €199 |
| Beijing (BJS) | Shenzhen Airlines | Direct | 2 Sep | €203 |
| Seoul (SEL) | China Eastern | 1 stop | 16 Nov | €210 |
| Dayong (DYG) | Y8 | Direct | 5 Oct | €216 |
| Phuket (HKT) | Shenzhen Airlines | 1 stop | 30 Aug | €217 |
| Harbin (HRB) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 14 Oct | €225 |
| Singapore (SIN) | Xiamen Airlines | 1 stop | 15 Sep | €238 |
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has published nonstop service to 74 airports across 6 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from SZX.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou | HGH | China | 1,071 km |
| Chongqing | CKG | China | 1,061 km |
| Chengdu (Shuangliu) | CTU | China | 1,316 km |
| Shanghai (Pudong) | PVG | China | 1,233 km |
| Shanghai (Minhang) | SHA | China | 1,208 km |
| Taoyuan | TPE | Taiwan | 802 km |
| Tianjin | TSN | China | 1,863 km |
| Kunming | KMG | China | 1,138 km |
| Beijing | PEK | China | 1,956 km |
| Jinan (Licheng) | TNA | China | 1,614 km |
| Wuhan (Huangpi) | WUH | China | 905 km |
| Xi'an | XIY | China | 1,401 km |
| Xiamen | XMN | China | 488 km |
| Guiyang (Nanming) | KWE | China | 829 km |
| Nanjing | NKG | China | 1,128 km |
| Qingdao (Jiaozhou) | TAO | China | 1,641 km |
| Taiyuan | TYN | China | 1,683 km |
| Zhengzhou | CGO | China | 1,321 km |
| Dalian (Ganjingzi) | DLC | China | 1,958 km |
| Fuzhou (Changle) | FOC | China | 698 km |
| Seoul | ICN | South Korea | 2,045 km |
| Hefei | HFE | China | 1,085 km |
| Changsha (Changsha) | CSX | China | 619 km |
| Haikou (Meilan) | HAK | China | 458 km |
25 carriers publish nonstop service at SZX, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Airlines | ZH | Full Service | 120 |
| Air China | CA | Full Service | 110 |
| China Southern | CZ | Full Service | 91 |
| China Eastern | MU | Full Service | 59 |
| Hainan Airlines | HU | Full Service | 40 |
| Xiamen Airlines | MF | Full Service | 14 |
| Carrier SC | SC | — | 8 |
| China Airlines | CI | Full Service | 6 |
| Sichuan Airlines | 3U | Full Service | 4 |
| Chengdu Airlines | EU | Regional | 4 |
| ANA | NH | Full Service | 4 |
| AirAsia | AK | Budget | 4 |
| Asiana Airlines | OZ | Full Service | 4 |
| Spring Airlines | 9C | Budget | 3 |
| West Air | PN | Budget | 2 |
| Carrier FM | FM | — | 2 |
| Juneyao Airlines | HO | Full Service | 2 |
| Carrier BK | BK | — | 2 |
General guidance rather than SZX-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
