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Cheapest time to fly from London to Shenzhen

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration15 hoursFlights between London and Shenzhen take, on average, 15 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£275Cheapest price for a flight between London and Shenzhen found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Shenzhen

Destination airportShenzhen Bao'an International AirportFor the route from London to Shenzhen

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Shenzhen

Airlines flying this routeShenzhen Airlines, Air ChinaAirline(s) with flights between London to Shenzhen

One-way average Price£716The average price for a flight London - Shenzhen at Opodo is £716, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Shenzhen when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Shenzhen

Shenzhen Airlines

247£

China Eastern Airlines

415£

Air China

1078£

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 8.98 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 5,963 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Shenzhen airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your London to Shenzhen flight

Search direct and connecting flights from London to Shenzhen (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £275, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from London to Shenzhen takes roughly 13 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the London–Shenzhen route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Arrival airport: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

The weather in Shenzhen

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shenzhen, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 12ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 12ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from London to Shenzhen

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from London to Shenzhen:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shenzhen. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Shenzhen

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Shenzhen?

When you fly from London to Shenzhen the average price is £716. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Shenzhen at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Shenzhen is 275 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Shenzhen?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Shenzhen are March, January and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Shenzhen?

The best time of the year to go to Shenzhen when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Shenzhen from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Shenzhen.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Shenzhen?

The total flight time between London and Shenzhen is of around 15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,962.92 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Shenzhen?

The main airport route flying between London and Shenzhen is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport(SZX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Shenzhen?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Shenzhen are:

Shenzhen Airlines.
Air China.

China Southern Airlines

Emirates
Air China

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