Flying from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Explore your options for leaving from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), two of the city's main airports.
Shenzhen's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Chengdu. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chengdu to SZX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
TFU is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)? Browse the fares departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
When leaving from CTU, you can pick from plenty of airlines that fly straight to your destination. Cruise through the skies on a direct flight from Chengdu to SZX with one of these:
Driving from central Chengdu to CTU usually takes 31 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's around 21 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Chengdu to SZX, chill out in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SZX instead:
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to central Shenzhen takes around 41 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from RM143 or travel return from just RM875. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Chengdu to SZX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Shenzhen, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Shenzhen. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Chengdu to SZX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shenzhen
Start your Shenzhen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Shenzhen itinerary.
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