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Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)
(深圳宝安国际机场)
International Airport
Bǎo'ān, 深圳市
"Been delayed on every Chinese flight this year."(28 Tips)
"The new terminal feels like Hong Kong!"(12 Tips)
"Well the new airport opened last month."(6 Tips)
"not many international flights"(5 Tips)
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Jan-Nicolas VandervekenMay 22, 2015The most efficient airport I've ever been to. Clean, modern and dummy-proof. Taking the bus from Shenzen to Hong Kong Island is easy as pie and often cheaper than flying directly into the city. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Jay SolankiFebruary 22, 2014Brilliantly constructed airport with state of the art technology..all big brands have their multiple outlets and the airport free wifi works superb.. 5 stars..Upvoted 4 days ago
Gregory OrtonOctober 5, 2014Jebus, the new terminal is the shit. It's approaching humane standards. All the shops you'll ever need and clean.
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Can't have a descent food after the last inspection. You can find Starbucks on the way to Bldg B. I'm sure you would want to have a coffee and relax a bit at least, because your flight is delayed!
If you are taking international flight, advise you to have dinner before going through customs as there are limited food in the departure area, pacific coffee closes early too.
Dave McJune 17, 2023If you’re going to Hong-Kong, it’s often way cheaper to fly into Shenzhen instead and then take the train over the border. ✈️ 🚂
SMOKERS: On arrival make sure to collect your complimentary Lighters confiscated from other passengers.
Leftie WNovember 6, 2018One of the best Airport in China, very efficient Immigration and custom, they are few good restaurants upstairs, local brand Kunfu is worth trying, their set Chinese menu is value for money.- Been delayed on every Chinese flight this year. Now with a Typhoon approaching everything is on time. My tip? Avoid flying in good weather.
The building architecture is really spacious and modern. Really interesting design
Sony DjuanaAugust 9, 2013Difficult to get free wifi in the airport. But you can get to the airport hotel by free shuttle bus. In the hotel there's free wifi. The password is 2772888. Enjoy! ;-)
Martin Fraire CambiassoNovember 27, 2014Amazing airport... Quick services in and out. Large, clean, new, excellent directions... Really setting a new standard...
Natalia RMay 27, 2014Sure your flight will be delayed. But don't relay on the info-board or announcements: the board often shows incorrect info and all unrecorded announcements are in Chinese in this International Airport
Gunawan TedjoJuly 1, 2014The airport is so huge. And if you are going in the Shenzhen city pick the red taxi. Not the green one, the green taxi only come a few and you will take a lot of time then the red one. Waste your time
Tommy YangAugust 6, 2014Baggage system is efficient here. My checked baggage is already there when I reached the baggage claim. Then again, the walk from gate to baggage claim is not that short.
The new terminal is big and nice, and to my surprise when i got to the boarding gate 5 mins before the boarding time everyone was on the plane already! No announcement of early boarding either.
Ruby HuangNovember 18, 2014The security is more concerned with your portable chargers than your oversized liquids. A rarity but not uncommon in "we got our own rules" China.
Kiki KungSeptember 22, 2014Major terminal upgrade compared to before. Way more spacious and comfortable. Looking to get away from the madness? Head to Gates 14-19. Area is less crowded and quieter.
Fish SunDecember 28, 2011Nowhere to find any power outlet through the entire airport. Old airport facility and you have to figure out the red or green cabs thing.
New T3 has tons of food options after security: Burger King, Starbucks, Subway (hidden near gate 13), a few local options, and Honeymoon Desserts.
Davy® MitonApril 12, 2014Come early. Come very very early. The security level is high and only a few counters are open to cater for all international flight. You have been advised
At departure, ltd of folks miss the fact that there are two food courts, 1 in each side. If you’re are fan of KFC go left. If you’re a McDonalds’ or subway fellow go right.
Dan JMay 4, 2014Costa Coffee at Gate 56! Note that air side is big and allow yourself time for a long walk if you're gate is not 50-something.
Banana maticFebruary 20, 2014If you plan on using the Metro to get to or from the airport, build in some extra time. You have to take a free airport bus to/from the Metro station, and the lines for the bus can get quite long.- Routine: checkin and purchase a latte in Starbucks until boarding time. (For SZairlines) Gate starts from 22 after Starbucks, gates >27 will take a 5min walk to reach from Starbucks.
- Beautiful airport, not many international flights available though and there is not shops selling local SIM cards here
Never take international flight needs transfer inside China, or when there is a choice from Hong Kong airport. the flights often delay by weather condition while no any problem in Hong Kong.
Benny AlickOctober 27, 2012There're now complimentary phone chargers throughout the waiting areas before/after security. Make sure you add money to your phone before you come here! Hard to add money anywhere. A clean airport
- Dan JMay 4, 2014New Terminal 3 opened in November 2013. A & B are now closed. It is basically a brand new airport. Note that when viewing old tips. Delays are still common though unfortunately...
Gavin LlewellynApril 13, 2015Grab a whopper before boarding your flight if you haven't already eaten, no more restaurants on your long ass walk to your gate.
TigerAugust 13, 2013If air travel was a circus this airport would be the car that has the never ending batch of clowns that keep coming out.
You can get bus to metro station from Gate E after coming out of arrivals. Bus number M416, it's fast and super cheap 😜. Welcome to Shenzhen ! 😏
Harry MakertiaJanuary 23, 2018Huge airport, modern design and clean. All staffs and services are trying to help you despite very limited english.
JernejFebruary 21, 2015The new Terminal 3 looks very nice, lots of shopping/food options. If you have Chinese phone you can get access to free wifi via SMS.
Could be the busiest airport in China, crowded already at 7am, and still busy around 12pm! There is a special security line for frequent travelers.
Patrick HollenfeltzOctober 15, 2016Take red taxis only. Greens don't go to Shenzhen. Never accept to go with people calling you in the street. They will charge you the double. Airport-Exhibition center price is 100 to 150 rmb
Andrew BC 翁 ÔNGMarch 13, 2015One of the congested airport in Southern China & yet so near to Hong Kong- Dan JMay 30, 2014On International and Business or Star Gold? Real Illey coffees in the King Power Lounge just after security, and great air con too.
The old terminals A & B are closed now. If you come by subway, exit at Hourui station and take shuttlebus to new terminal 3
Charles BelinOctober 28, 20113 hours delay (until now), unforgivable and usual at SZX. OK food at Blue Bird cafe but ALWAYS plan to have a book/laptop with u when checking in for the looooong wait.
Taxi queues are very common in the evening, better speed up after reaching arrival hall;)
Murat KayihanApril 23, 2019Make sure you don’t have any lighter or powerbank without the Capacity showing with you as they need to be thrown away. If you put it in your luggage then they will call you to get it out of there...
Mehmet Ali TEKTASMarch 13, 2014Amazing view when u enter first , no long quee , food area is perfect
CheeHong TJuly 21, 2012Go e-check in at CZ kiosk that easily seen at Terminal A to avoid unnecessary long queue. Awesome view at Gate 21 - 25. Take off runway situated right infront
Chas PopeNovember 2, 2014Thank you to the security guy who sneezed right over my tray as it came out of the x-ray.
Ruben KristofferAugust 15, 2014Accessible to the Shenzhen Metro network. You can easily navigate through the city from here.
Kira AguilarOctober 12, 2016The airport is huge but a little strange as well. A lot of shops and food places
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Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)
Airport S Rd (Bao’an Blvd), Bǎo'ān
深圳市
广东, 518128
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深圳市
广东, 518128
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