Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 50 minutes.
Shenzhen is seven hours ahead of Barcelona and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are three Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 11:35 Shenzhen Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:30 with Shenzhen Airlines.
To ensure you get on your BCN to SZX flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Shenzhen Airlines is your gateway to exploring Shenzhen (and maybe even some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Shenzhen Airlines on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to SZX flights. An exceptional 86.96% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BCN and SZX include:
Beijing Capital Airport
Riyadh Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is Rs95,770. A return plane ticket is currently Rs168,516. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to SZX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BCN to SZX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BCN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Reserve a hotel close to SZX if you're catching a late Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shenzhen that most visitors tend to miss. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Improve your chances of securing the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Shenzhen. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to SZX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Shenzhen. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Dongguan is another well-known destination in China and is around 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. No trip is complete without visiting Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
