China flag Shenzhen Airport (SZX)

Country China | Asia | Major Hub | IATA: SZX | ICAO: ZGSZ | Elevation 13 ft · 4 m | Local time

Destinations
167
Flights / day
638
Busiest route
Hangzhou
Top airline
Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Bao'an Airport averages 638 flights per day to 167 destinations, with 109 domestic routes and 51 international routes. A total of 67 airlines operate at SZX, led by Shenzhen Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 36 countries across five continents, with Malaysia representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Shenzhen Bao'an connects to Mexico City, with a typical flight time of 16 hr 55 mins. Updated: July 16, 2026

Route Network

Shenzhen Bao'an Airport connects 160 destinations worldwide, with Hangzhou standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Mexico City, and the shortest flight is to Kaohsiung.

China flag Hangzhou (HGH) – China 11 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
665 mi · 1,071 km
35
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 4 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,216 mi · 1,957 km
33
per day
China flag Shanghai (SHA) – China 8 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
751 mi · 1,208 km
33
per day
China flag Xianyang (XIY) – China 10 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
871 mi · 1,402 km
25
per day
China flag Chongqing (CKG) – China 11 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
661 mi · 1,063 km
24
per day
China flag Chengdu (CTU) – China 7 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
819 mi · 1,318 km
24
per day
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 6 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,176 mi · 1,892 km
21
per day
China flag Zhengzhou (CGO) – China 8 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
821 mi · 1,321 km
21
per day
China flag Nanjing (NKG) – China 6 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
701 mi · 1,128 km
20
per day
China flag Kunming (KMG) – China 9 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
708 mi · 1,139 km
19
per day
China flag Haikou (HAK) – China 5 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
285 mi · 459 km
15
per day
China flag Hefei (HFE) – China 5 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
667 mi · 1,073 km
12
per day
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 4 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,020 mi · 1,641 km
11
per day
China flag Shenyang (SHE) – China 5 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,427 mi · 2,297 km
11
per day
China flag Wuxi (WUX) – China 7 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
735 mi · 1,182 km
11
per day
China flag Jinan (TNA) – China 6 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,003 mi · 1,614 km
11
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 5 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,596 mi · 2,568 km
11
per day
China flag Wuhan (WUH) – China 6 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
563 mi · 906 km
11
per day
China flag Tianjin (TSN) – China 4 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,158 mi · 1,863 km
10
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 5 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
766 mi · 1,233 km
10
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 5 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,612 mi · 2,594 km
9
per day
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 5 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
785 mi · 1,263 km
8
per day
China flag Ürümqi (URC) – China 4 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,098 mi · 3,376 km
8
per day
China flag Taiyuan (TYN) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,046 mi · 1,684 km
8
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 4 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,057 mi · 1,700 km
8
per day
China flag Changchun (CGQ) – China 4 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,623 mi · 2,612 km
8
per day
China flag Harbin (HRB) – China 4 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,735 mi · 2,793 km
8
per day
China flag Ningbo (NGB) – China 6 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
686 mi · 1,104 km
8
per day
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
522 mi · 840 km
7
per day
China flag Sanya (SYX) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
413 mi · 665 km
7
per day
China flag Lanzhou (LHW) – China 5 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,136 mi · 1,828 km
7
per day
China flag Guiyang (KWE) – China 5 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
516 mi · 831 km
7
per day
China flag Lijiang (LJG) – China 6 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
896 mi · 1,442 km
7
per day
China flag Dalian (DLC) – China 5 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,216 mi · 1,958 km
6
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 4 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,271 mi · 2,045 km
6
per day
China flag Shijiazhuang (SJW) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,082 mi · 1,741 km
5
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 6 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
498 mi · 802 km
5
per day
China flag Wenzhou (WNZ) – China 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
571 mi · 919 km
5
per day
China flag Xuzhou (XUZ) – China 2 airlines
SZX → XUZ
4
per day
China flag Hohhot (HET) – China 5 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,264 mi · 2,034 km
4
per day
China flag Nantong (NTG) – China 3 airlines
SZX → NTG
4
per day
China flag Jinghong (JHG) – China 4 airlines
SZX → JHG
4
per day
China flag Xiaguan (DLU) – China 2 airlines
SZX → DLU
4
per day
China flag Changzhou (CZX) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
738 mi · 1,188 km
4
per day
China flag Yiwu (YIW) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
603 mi · 970 km
4
per day
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
944 mi · 1,519 km
4
per day
China flag Yichang (YIH) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
566 mi · 910 km
3
per day
China flag Yinchuan (INC) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,188 mi · 1,912 km
3
per day
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
733 mi · 1,180 km
3
per day
China flag Huai'an (HIA) – China 3 airlines
SZX → HIA
3
per day
China flag Mianyang (MIG) – China 3 airlines
SZX → MIG
3
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 3 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,833 mi · 2,949 km
3
per day
China flag Xining (XNN) – China 2 airlines
SZX → XNN
3
per day
China flag Hailar (HLD) – China 3 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,865 mi · 3,001 km
2
per day
China flag Yantai (YNT) – China 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,122 mi · 1,805 km
2
per day
China flag Linyi (LYI) – China 1 airline
SZX → LYI
2
per day
China flag Nanchong (NAO) – China 1 airline
SZX → NAO
2
per day
China flag Yuncheng (YCU) – China 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
878 mi · 1,413 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America 3 airlines
10 hr 25 mins
5,057 mi · 8,138 km
2
per day
China flag Ezhou (EHU) – China 2 airlines
SZX → EHU
2
per day
China flag Wuhu (WHA) – China 2 airlines
SZX → WHA
2
per day
China flag Xiangfan (XFN) – China 1 airline
SZX → XFN
2
per day
China flag Yancheng (YNZ) – China 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
841 mi · 1,353 km
2
per day
China flag Nanyang (NNY) – China 3 airlines
SZX → NNY
2
per day
Cambodia flag Phnom Penh (KTI) – Cambodia 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
975 mi · 1,569 km
2
per day
China flag Huangyan (HYN) – China 2 airlines
SZX → HYN
2
per day
Philippines flag Angeles City (CRK) – Philippines 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
678 mi · 1,091 km
1
per day
China flag Wanxian (WXN) – China 1 airline
SZX → WXN
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,666 mi · 5,900 km
1
per day
China flag Enshi (ENH) – China 1 airline
SZX → ENH
1
per day
Indonesia flag Jakarta (CGK) – Indonesia 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
2,045 mi · 3,292 km
1
per day
South Korea flag Jeju City (CJU) – South Korea 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,076 mi · 1,732 km
1
per day
China flag Jingzhou (SHS) – China 1 airline
SZX → SHS
1
per day
China flag Kashgar (KHG) – China 1 airline
SZX → KHG
1
per day
Malaysia flag Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – Malaysia 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,164 mi · 1,873 km
1
per day
China flag Lianyungang (LYG) – China 1 airline
SZX → LYG
1
per day
China flag Luoyang (LYA) – China 1 airline
SZX → LYA
1
per day
China flag Luzhou (LZO) – China 1 airline
SZX → LZO
1
per day
China flag Nanning (NNG) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
360 mi · 579 km
1
per day
Malaysia flag Penang (PEN) – Malaysia 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,501 mi · 2,415 km
1
per day
China flag Shangrao (SQD) – China 1 airline
SZX → SQD
1
per day
China flag Shiyan (WDS) – China 1 airline
SZX → WDS
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,796 mi · 2,890 km
1
per day
China flag Yining (YIN) – China 1 airline
SZX → YIN
1
per day
China flag Zhoushan (HSN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
731 mi · 1,176 km
1
per day
China flag Zunyi (WMT) – China 1 airline
SZX → WMT
1
per day
China flag Ankang (AKA) – China 1 airline
SZX → AKA
1
per day
China flag Changde (CGD) – China 1 airline
SZX → CGD
1
per day
China flag Changzhi (CIH) – China 1 airline
SZX → CIH
1
per day
China flag Dazhou (DZH) – China 1 airline
SZX → DZH
1
per day
China flag Fuyang (FUG) – China 1 airline
SZX → FUG
1
per day
China flag Jining (JNG) – China 1 airline
SZX → JNG
1
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,530 mi · 2,462 km
1
per day
China flag Yibin (YBP) – China 1 airline
SZX → YBP
1
per day
China flag Zhanjiang (ZHA) – China 1 airline
SZX → ZHA
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
SZX → AUH
6
per week
Thailand flag Bangkok (DMK) – Thailand 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,054 mi · 1,697 km
6
per week
China flag Dongying (DOY) – China 1 airline
SZX → DOY
6
per week
China flag Jiujiang (JIU) – China 1 airline
SZX → JIU
6
per week
Germany flag Leipzig (LEJ) – Germany 1 airline
11 hr 30 mins
5,480 mi · 8,818 km
6
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
12 hr 20 mins
5,962 mi · 9,595 km
6
per week
China flag Nanchang (KHN) – China 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
449 mi · 723 km
6
per week
China flag Qionghai (BAR) – China 1 airline
SZX → BAR
6
per week
China flag Quzhou (JUZ) – China 1 airline
SZX → JUZ
6
per week
China flag Baotou (BAV) – China 1 airline
SZX → BAV
5
per week
China flag Bazhong (BZX) – China 1 airline
SZX → BZX
5
per week
China flag Dayong (DYG) – China 1 airline
SZX → DYG
5
per week
China flag Guangyuan (GYS) – China 1 airline
SZX → GYS
5
per week
China flag Hanzhong (HZG) – China 1 airline
SZX → HZG
5
per week
Thailand flag Phuket (HKT) – Thailand 1 airline
SZX → HKT
5
per week
China flag Tangshan (TVS) – China 1 airline
SZX → TVS
5
per week
China flag Weifang (WEF) – China 1 airline
SZX → WEF
5
per week
China flag Xichang (XIC) – China 1 airline
SZX → XIC
5
per week
China flag Yulin (UYN) – China 1 airline
SZX → UYN
5
per week
China flag Chizhou (JUH) – China 1 airline
SZX → JUH
4
per week
China flag Linfen (LFQ) – China 1 airline
SZX → LFQ
4
per week
Australia flag Melbourne (MEL) – Australia 1 airline
9 hr 40 mins
4,629 mi · 7,450 km
4
per week
China flag Nyingchi (LZY) – China 1 airline
SZX → LZY
4
per week
China flag Qingyang (IQN) – China 1 airline
SZX → IQN
4
per week
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
12 hr 0 mins
5,747 mi · 9,249 km
4
per week
China flag Wuyishan (WUS) – China 1 airline
SZX → WUS
4
per week
China flag Xingyi (ACX) – China 1 airline
SZX → ACX
4
per week
China flag Xinyang (XAI) – China 1 airline
SZX → XAI
4
per week
China flag Yan'an (ENY) – China 3 airlines
SZX → ENY
4
per week
China flag Anking (AQG) – China 1 airline
SZX → AQG
3
per week
Turkmenistan flag Ashgabat (ASB) – Turkmenistan 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,420 mi · 5,504 km
3
per week
India flag Chennai (MAA) – India 1 airline
5 hr 50 mins
2,305 mi · 3,709 km
3
per week
Thailand flag Chiang Mai (CNX) – Thailand 1 airline
SZX → CNX
3
per week
China flag Datong (DAT) – China 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,204 mi · 1,937 km
3
per week
South Africa flag Johannesburg (JNB) – South Africa 1 airline
13 hr 35 mins
6,637 mi · 10,681 km
3
per week
Taiwan flag Kaohsiung (KHH) – Taiwan 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
417 mi · 671 km
3
per week
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 1 airline
16 hr 55 mins
8,780 mi · 14,130 km
3
per week
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
12 hr 0 mins
5,793 mi · 9,323 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
9 hr 35 mins
4,413 mi · 7,101 km
3
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Riyadh (RUH) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
9 hr 20 mins
4,201 mi · 6,761 km
3
per week
China flag Rizhao (RIZ) – China 1 airline
SZX → RIZ
3
per week
China flag Shaoyang (WGN) – China 1 airline
SZX → WGN
3
per week
China flag Zunyi (ZYI) – China 1 airline
SZX → ZYI
3
per week
New Zealand flag Auckland (AKL) – New Zealand 1 airline
11 hr 35 mins
5,719 mi · 9,204 km
2
per week
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 1 airline
12 hr 50 mins
6,229 mi · 10,025 km
2
per week
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 1 airline
11 hr 10 mins
5,284 mi · 8,503 km
2
per week
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 1 airline
10 hr 45 mins
5,018 mi · 8,075 km
2
per week
China flag Handan (HDG) – China 1 airline
SZX → HDG
2
per week
  Nepal flag Kathmandu (KTM) –   Nepal 1 airline
SZX → KTM
2
per week
China flag Lishui (LIJ) – China 1 airline
SZX → LIJ
2
per week
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
14 hr 15 mins
7,236 mi · 11,645 km
2
per week
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 1 airline
12 hr 15 mins
5,937 mi · 9,554 km
2
per week
Cambodia flag Sihanoukville (KOS) – Cambodia 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,070 mi · 1,723 km
2
per week
Kyrgyzstan flag Bishkek (BSZ) – Kyrgyzstan 1 airline
6 hr 25 mins
2,649 mi · 4,263 km
1
per week
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 1 airline
12 hr 0 mins
5,798 mi · 9,330 km
1
per week
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,667 mi · 9,120 km
1
per week
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
SZX → CAN
1
per week
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 1 airline
SZX → HKG
1
per week
China flag Lhasa (LXA) – China 1 airline
SZX → LXA
1
per week
Kazakhstan flag Shymkent (CIT) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
2,878 mi · 4,632 km
1
per week
Iran flag Tehran (IKA) – Iran 1 airline
8 hr 35 mins
3,824 mi · 6,155 km
1
per week
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 1 airline
12 hr 45 mins
6,366 mi · 10,244 km
1
per week
Lao People's Democratic Republic flag Vientiane (VTE) – Lao People's Democratic Republic 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
796 mi · 1,281 km
1
per week
China flag Wuhai (WUA) – China 1 airline
SZX → WUA
1
per week
China flag Xilinhot (XIL) – China 1 airline
SZX → XIL
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 16, 2026.

Shenzhen Bao'an Airport is served by 68 airlines, with Shenzhen Airlines in the lead at 18% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 42% of routes. 35 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 38 airlines operate international routes, compared with 38 airlines serving domestic routes. China Southern Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Mexico City with a flight time of 16 hrs 55 mins.

Shenzhen Airlines (70 routes)
China Southern Airlines (58 routes)
Hainan Airlines (32 routes)
Donghai Airlines (32 routes)
SF Airlines (18 routes)
Suparna Airlines (15 routes)
Spring Airlines (15 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (14 routes)
Air China (11 routes)
Xiamen Airlines (9 routes)
Tibet Airlines (7 routes)
JDL (6 routes)
West Air (China) (6 routes)
Shandong Airlines (6 routes)
Loong Air (5 routes)
Okay Airways (4 routes)
Sichuan Airlines (4 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (3 routes)
Juneyao Airlines (3 routes)
Chongqing Airlines (3 routes)
Tianjin Airlines (2 routes)
Chengdu Airlines (2 routes)
China United Airlines (2 routes)
AirAsia (2 routes)
Colorful Guizhou Airlines (2 routes)
K-Mile Air (2 routes)
Asiana Airlines (2 routes)
China Airlines (2 routes)
China Express Airlines (2 routes)
XKY (2 routes)
China Central Airlines (2 routes)
LongJiang Airlines (2 routes)
Turkish Airlines (2 routes)
Shanghai Airlines (1 routes)
Air Changan (1 routes)
Jiangxi Airlines (1 routes)
8L (1 routes)
Fuzhou Airlines (1 routes)
Kunming Airlines (1 routes)
Lucky Air (1 routes)
Ruili Airlines (1 routes)
Malaysia Airlines (1 routes)
Raya Airways (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
Yunnan Hong Tu Airlines (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
Hebei Airlines (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
UNI Air (1 routes)
Western Global (1 routes)
Atlas Air (1 routes)
CSG (1 routes)
FedEx - Federal Express (1 routes)
Cambodia Airways (1 routes)
My Indo Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
Thai AirAsia (1 routes)
Thai Lion Air (1 routes)
Turkmenistan Airlines (1 routes)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (1 routes)
Himalaya Airlines (1 routes)
Cambodia Angkor Air (1 routes)
E3 (1 routes)
Urumqi Airlines (1 routes)
Mahan Air (1 routes)
Lao Airlines (1 routes)

Shenzhen Bao'an Airport provides direct service to 36 countries across five continents. The route network is 68% domestic and 32% international. Malaysia is the primary international destination.

China - 554/day
Malaysia - 13/day
Viet Nam - 11/day
Thailand - 10/day
Singapore - 9/day
South Korea - 7/day
Taiwan - 5/day
Japan - 5/day
Philippines - 4/day
United States of America - 2/day
Cambodia - 2/day
United Arab Emirates - 2/day
Indonesia - 1/day
Germany - 1/day
United Kingdom - 1/day
Australia - 1/day
Italy - 1/day
Turkmenistan - 0/day
India - 0/day
South Africa - 0/day
Mexico - 0/day
Russian Federation - 0/day
Saudi Arabia - 0/day
New Zealand - 0/day
Spain - 0/day
Hungary - 0/day
Egypt - 0/day
  Nepal - 0/day
France - 0/day
Kyrgyzstan - 0/day
Belgium - 0/day
Hong Kong - 0/day
Kazakhstan - 0/day
Iran - 0/day
Canada - 0/day
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
16 min late
1 min (+7.2%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
1 min late
3 min (+128.2%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
4 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
1 hr 3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
45 min late
Arrival
48 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 18

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 18

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
17 min late
7 min (-29.5%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
3 min early
15 min (-124.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
72 flights (7 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
7

Jul 17

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 16

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
19

Jul 15

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
15 min late
Cancelled
8

Jul 14

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
11

Jul 13

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
2

Jul 12

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
20
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
21 min late
4 min (-16%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
6 min late
5 min (-44.1%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
258 flights (30 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
2 min early
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Jul 17

2026

Departure
16 min late
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2 min early
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Jul 16

2026

Departure
24 min late
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8 min late
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Jul 15

2026

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28 min late
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15 min late
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Jul 14

2026

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16 min late
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2 min early
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Jul 13

2026

Departure
11 min late
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14 min early
Cancelled
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Jul 12

2026

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12 min late
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19 min early
Cancelled
20

Jul 11

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
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Jul 10

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
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Jul 9

2026

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26 min late
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20 min late
Cancelled
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Jul 8

2026

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36 min late
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27 min late
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Jul 4

2026

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13 min late
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5 min early
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Jul 3

2026

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34 min late
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2026

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Jul 1

2026

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2026

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2026

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8 min early
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2026

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32 min late
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2026

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4 min late
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2026

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2026

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42 min late
Arrival
39 min late
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2026

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12 min late
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6 min early
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2026

Departure
13 min late
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3 min early
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2026

Departure
13 min late
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10 min early
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Jun 21

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
14 min early
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Jun 20

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
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2026

Departure
57 min late
Arrival
25 min late
Cancelled
27

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#26 (638 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#59 (167 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,513 ft 3,814 m 164 ft 50 m Concrete
12,513 ft 3,814 m 164 ft 50 m Concrete
11,214 ft 3,418 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
11,214 ft 3,418 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete

Runway Length

Runways at Shenzhen Bao'an Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Shenzhen Bao'an (IATA: SZX) operates around 638 flights per day to 167 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 109 domestic and 51 international routes, with Shenzhen Airlines as the leading carrier and Hangzhou currently the busiest connection. From SZX, passengers can reach 36 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,814 m (12,513 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Shenzhen Bao'an functions as a major hub for southern China and as a key gateway for the Shenzhen metropolitan area. Its route network is weighted toward domestic service, with a substantial number of mainland connections alongside a meaningful international offering that links the airport to destinations across Asia and beyond.

The airport is used heavily by Shenzhen Airlines, and its traffic profile reflects a mix of hub-and-spoke and point-to-point operations. Domestic routes form the core of the schedule, while international services provide short-, medium-, and long-haul reach across multiple regions.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Passenger handling at Shenzhen Bao'an is organized through a modern terminal complex designed for both domestic and international processing. The airport uses a centralized terminal concept with integrated landside and airside functions, which supports high-volume traffic flow and transfers between routes.

The terminal system is structured to accommodate large numbers of domestic passengers while also supporting international departures and arrivals within the same overall passenger campus. The layout is intended to streamline check-in, security, baggage processing, and connecting movement within the airport.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Centralized terminal operations
  • Domestic and international passenger handling
  • Integrated transfer processing
  • Large-scale gate and concourse facilities
  • Modern arrivals and departures areas

Passenger-facing facilities include standard airport services for check-in, baggage, security, retail, and food and beverage. The airport also provides the usual support functions expected at a major hub, with signage and passenger services oriented to transfer traffic and high-frequency scheduled operations.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in and baggage services
  • Security screening
  • Retail concessions
  • Dining outlets
  • Passenger information services

Airport Lounges

Lounge provision at Shenzhen Bao'an includes airline-operated and other premium passenger facilities associated with major domestic and international operations. Access is generally limited to eligible premium-class passengers, frequent flyers, and qualifying lounge members, depending on the individual lounge and operating carrier.

Notable lounges include:

  • Shenzhen Airlines lounge facilities
  • Premium passenger lounges
  • International departure lounges

Dining and Food Options

Dining at the airport reflects a large hub environment with a mix of quick-service outlets and sit-down options. Travelers can typically expect a range of food and beverage choices distributed across the terminal areas for both domestic and international passengers.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service food outlets
  • Cafes
  • Chinese cuisine venues
  • Grab-and-go snack counters

Public Transport and Parking

Shenzhen Bao'an is connected to the city through multiple ground transport options, including rail and bus services, with road access supporting taxi and private-car use. For current airport transport and parking details, see the official transport information published by the airport operator.

The airport’s location in Shenzhen makes it practical for travel from the urban core and wider Pearl River Delta area. Ground access is designed to serve both local passengers and travelers moving between Shenzhen and neighboring cities in the region.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Metro or rail
  • Airport bus services
  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • Ride-hailing services

Parking is available for passengers who drive to the airport, with products typically organized to support short-stay and longer-stay use. Travelers planning to park should check the airport’s official parking information for the most current access and product details.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Passenger drop-off and pick-up areas
  • General public parking facilities

Runways and Operations

Shenzhen Bao'an operates a multi-runway system that supports high-frequency commercial service and wide-body aircraft operations. The airport’s longest runway is 3,814 m, which allows it to handle a broad mix of domestic and international aircraft types.

Operationally, the runway system supports a major hub role with sustained departures and arrivals throughout the day. This makes the airport suitable for dense schedule banks, transfer traffic, and a wide range of short-haul and long-haul missions.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple runways
  • Runway length suitable for wide-body operations
  • High-capacity commercial scheduling
  • Mixed domestic and international operations

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

The airport is one of the principal aviation gateways for Shenzhen and a major node in China’s air transport network. Its route structure and flight volume indicate a strong hub function, with extensive domestic connectivity and a sizable international schedule.

Passenger demand is driven by the city’s large business economy, population base, and regional connections across China and overseas markets. The airport serves both origin-and-destination traffic and connecting passengers traveling through Shenzhen.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major hub airport
  • Domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • High-frequency business travel market
  • Regional transfer point

Location and Catchment Area

Shenzhen Bao'an is located in Shenzhen and serves the city’s urban core as well as the wider surrounding metropolitan area. Its catchment extends into the Pearl River Delta, where cross-city travel demand is an important part of the market.

The airport’s location supports access for travelers from Shenzhen and nearby cities in the broader regional economy. This makes it relevant for both local residents and passengers using the airport as a gateway to southern China.

The airport serves:

  • Shenzhen city
  • Pearl River Delta travelers
  • Business passengers
  • Domestic connection traffic
  • International origin-and-destination demand

Hotels Near the Airport

Several hotels are located near the airport or within the broader airport area, which can be useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers. For official airport-area accommodation information, check the airport operator’s website when planning an overnight stay.

Notable nearby hotels include:

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Airport History

Shenzhen Bao'an developed alongside Shenzhen’s rapid growth from a special economic zone into one of China’s largest metropolitan centers. The airport was established to serve the city’s expanding domestic and regional air travel needs and gradually took on a larger role as Shenzhen’s economy and population increased.

Over time, the airport underwent major expansion to accommodate higher traffic volumes and broader route networks. Its modernization supported the transition from a primarily regional airport into a major hub with extensive domestic service and a growing international presence.

The current airport reflects repeated infrastructure upgrades aimed at handling large passenger flows and more complex operations. These improvements have included airside and terminal developments that strengthened its ability to support higher-frequency scheduling and a wider aircraft mix.

Today, the airport functions as a large-scale commercial hub in one of China’s most active economic regions. Its development history is closely tied to the transformation of Shenzhen into a major center for manufacturing, technology, and business travel.

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