Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is a major hub airport near Shenzhen in China. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.
Getting to + from the city
Metro Line 11 to Futian or Chegongmiao in 35 min (¥10). Cross-border ferry to Hong Kong's Sky Pier (in HKIA) — no Hong Kong immigration needed, ~45 min, HK$220. Taxi to central Shenzhen (Luohu) ¥120 + 50 min. SZX is the easiest way to combine a Hong Kong + Shenzhen trip.
Terminals
Single Terminal 3 (Massimiliano Fuksas design, mantaray roof). North Pier = international, South Pier = domestic. Connected airside; walks are 8-15 min between far gates.
What's actually good
Real Cantonese dim sum airside at the Tim Ho Wan branch (the world's cheapest Michelin star, sort of). Plaza Premium Lounge takes Priority Pass. Free Wi-Fi via passport scan. The airport-to-Hong-Kong ferry terminal is the trick most travelers don't know about.
Avoid
Arriving without a VPN (Google + WhatsApp blocked in mainland). Cross-border ferry without a Hong Kong-side onward ticket (immigration wants to see it). Mid-day summer departures (Shenzhen humidity + crowded queues). Currency exchange at the airport (use a Wise card).