Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 11 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is five hours behind Auckland.
Every week, there are six Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, go for the 20:50 Hainan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:40 with Hainan Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your AKL to SZX flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Hainan Airlines is your ticket to exploring Shenzhen (and maybe even some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Hainan Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering AKL to SZX flights is Hainan Airlines. Its services land without delay 73.08% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between AKL and SZX include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Right now, RM1,251 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,855. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AKL to SZX.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AKL to SZX.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland Airport, 69.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near AKL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you're getting in on a late Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SZX:
Go beyond Shenzhen and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Shenzhen in April.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Auckland Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to SZX in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shenzhen. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Dongguan, about 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are among the biggest draws.
