Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits in the Bao'an district of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, roughly 32 kilometres from the city centre. Serving one of China's most economically dynamic cities, it functions as a primary international and domestic gateway for the Pearl River Delta region. The airport opened in 1991, replacing earlier limited facilities as Shenzhen's rapid urban expansion demanded a full-scale aviation hub.
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits in the Bao'an district of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, roughly 32 kilometres from the city centre. Serving one of China's most economically dynamic cities, it functions as a primary international and domestic gateway for the Pearl River Delta region. The airport opened in 1991, replacing earlier limited facilities as Shenzhen's rapid urban expansion demanded a full-scale aviation hub.
The airport operates a single large integrated terminal complex, dominated by the striking Terminal 3 designed by Studio Fuksas, which opened in 2013 and handles the majority of traffic. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east–west support high-frequency operations. The airport runs on a 24-hour basis, and infrastructure expansion plans have been proposed to accommodate continued growth in the region.
Overview
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits in the Bao'an district of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, roughly 32 kilometres from the city centre. Serving one of China's most economically dynamic cities, it functions as a primary international and domestic gateway for the Pearl River Delta region. The airport opened in 1991, replacing earlier limited facilities as Shenzhen's rapid urban expansion demanded a full-scale aviation hub.
Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines uses the airport as its primary hub, while China Southern and other major Chinese carriers maintain significant operations here. Several low-cost and regional Chinese airlines operate focus-city services. International connectivity is provided by a range of Asian carriers and select long-haul operators, reflecting Shenzhen's global commercial importance.
Airlines
Airlines flying from SZX
Routes
Top routes from SZX
Nearby airports
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FAQ
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen, China (Asia), at coordinates 22.640°, 113.810°.
- Its IATA code is SZX and its ICAO code is ZGSZ.
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport serves Shenzhen, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits at latitude 22.640° and longitude 113.810°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from SZX include Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and 8 more.
- Tracked destinations from SZX include Chongqing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Taipei, Tianjin, Kunming, Beijing and 3 more, spread across 2 countries.
- Its address is Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, the phone number is +86 755 2345 6789, the official website is http://www.szairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.