Best One-Way Price | £521 |
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Best Return Price | £2,356 |
Fastest flight time | 21h 30m |
Operated By | 1 airline |
On average, a flight from London to Shenzhen, China, takes about 11 hours and 35 minutes, however, a three-stop flight from London Gatwick via Budapest, Moscow and Bangkok takes about 41 hours and 45 minutes. From Glasgow, you may fly via London, Helsinki and Bangkok, then on to Shenzhen, China, in about 47 hours and 50 minutes. If you fly from Edinburgh, you are likely to stop in at least three destinations, for example, Paris, Incheon, and Ningbo, before you arrive at your destination. However, flying from Edinburgh can pull your trip about three hours behind.
Currently, London Heathrow is the only airport in the UK operating a direct flight to Shenzhen, China. However, you can still depart to Shenzhen, China, from most places in the UK, including Manchester, London and Glasgow, with a maximum of three stops. From Manchester, you will likely stop at three destinations, such as Dublin, Dubai, and Bangkok, then take connecting Shenzhen flight deals to Shenzhen Airport, Shenzhen. A two-stop flight from London Heathrow will likely fly through Helsinki and Bangkok. From there, you will connect to Shenzhen, China, in about 13 hours and 25 minutes. You can also fly to Shenzhen, China, from Edinburgh, UK, but you will have to stop in at least three cities, including Paris, before you get to your destination.
Users booking trips to Shenzhen from Shanghai found flights 91% cheaper than the average price of flights to Shenzhen. To find the cheapest price to Shenzhen from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shenzhen from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £783. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Shenzhen from United Kingdom during July instead. Flights to Shenzhen in July, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £903.
The cheapest day to depart from United Kingdom to Shenzhen is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Shenzhen on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as £1,745. The most expensive day to fly to Shenzhen is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around £3,292.
Huizhou Airport, Zhuhai Airport, Foshan Shadi Airport or Guangzhou Baiyun Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Shenzhen.
Huizhou Airport has an average price of £504 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Shenzhen. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
When flying to Shenzhen from United Kingdom, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, KLM or Hainan Airlines. Depending on what airport in United Kingdom you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.
KLM is a popular choice for users travelling to Shenzhen. It operates 28 flights every week to Shenzhen, most often flying from Hangzhou. KLM ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as £391 (from Glasgow Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 154 reviews, momondo users have rated KLM at an average score of 7.6/10.
China Eastern flies to Shenzhen 124 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Shenzhen from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. China Eastern (rating: 7.5, 34 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Shenzhen from. The best China Eastern ticket price found on momondo to Shenzhen was from London Gatwick (£329 round-trip).
An easy way to get to the city centre from Shenzhen Airport is by taking the Airport Express Bus. More than 10 buses run between the airport and the city centre every day. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by bus. Taxi is the most convenient way to get to the city centre from Shenzhen Airport, especially early in the morning and late in the evening when buses are crowded during peak hours. It takes about 30 minutes to get to central Shenzhen from the Airport by taxi. Ride-sharing apps are available at the airport, so you can request a ride using your smartphone. car hire services are also available at Shenzhen Airport for tourists who want to explore the area by themselves.
To enter Shenzhen, China, all travellers from the UK must have a valid passport with at least six months left on it. UK nationals are advised to carry their passports around, especially during sporting events, for easier identification. Whether you are travelling to Shenzhen for tourism or business purposes, a visa is required. However, the good news is that UK nationals can apply for a Chinese visa on arrival. However, it is recommended to apply for a visa in advance to avoid the last-minute rush.
Shenzhen is a southern Chinese metropolis located just across the Hong Kong border. Since 1979, when UNESCO named Shenzhen city a design city, it has exploded in size. Once a market town of less than a million people, it is now home to more than 10 million across 10 districts. China’s first mainland stock market began in this city. Head to Meridian View Centre for a fantastic view of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border. The Meridian Centre, located at a height of about 384 metres, allows you to view the megacity from all angles. The OCT Loft has transformed Shenzhen city into a magnet for artists, innovators and designers.
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