Are there direct flights from London to Shenzhen?

Direct flights from London to Shenzhen are not common. Historically, only 4.2% of all flights on this route were direct over a 90-day period. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from London to Shenzhen?

The direct flight from London to Shenzhen typically takes approximately 12 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 9594 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 18 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do London to Shenzhen flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the London to Shenzhen route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that price fluctuations are common for this specific route. Travelers may find opportunities to secure lower fares due to these frequent price adjustments.

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London to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Shenzhen

Most itineraries for cheap flights from London to Shenzhen connect at least once, with only 4.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

Right now, fares from London to Shenzhen typically range from $975–$1687, with a median of $1311. Current fares are below the typical level, and 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from London to Shenzhen, the data indicates that July is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $593. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $600, followed by April at a median of $670.

A typical journey from London to Shenzhen takes about 12h 5m, including connections. The median non-stop flight time is also 12h 5m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median journey of 24h 40m. This route covers a substantial distance of 9594 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from London to Shenzhen

Regular price: £651 - £1,008

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from London to Shenzhen.

The regular price range for flights from London to Shenzhen is 651 GBP to 1008 GBP. The current lowest deal is 440 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Oct 21.

now £440

Low £651

High £1,008

The cheapest time to fly from London to Shenzhen

The cheapest month to fly from London to Shenzhen is July, with a median price of $599. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1621. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from £599

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,621

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Shenzhen

Shenzhen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Shenzhen

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Shenzhen

London (LGW) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£760

£492

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Shenzhen

London (LGW) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£760

£492

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shenzhen

London (LHR) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Hainan Airlines

£764

£441

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shenzhen

London (LHR) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Hainan Airlines

£766

£441

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shenzhen

London (LHR) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£789

£471

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Shenzhen

London (LGW) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£769

£469

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Shenzhen

7 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 19

£966 → £479

50%

14 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 19

£953 → £482

49%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

£943 → £484

49%

3 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 28

£978 → £534

45%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Shenzhen

London - Shenzhen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Shenzhen are below the typical level at $440.

📅 Best time to fly

July, December, and April offer the lowest median prices

Historically, July ($593), December ($600), and April ($670) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Direct flights to Shenzhen from London typically average 12h 5m, while connecting flights average 24h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 4.2% being direct and typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shenzhen Airlines offers direct flights

Shenzhen Airlines offers direct flights from London to Shenzhen, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Shenzhen are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow is a major international hub, offering a wide range of flights to Shenzhen.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£433

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Shenzhen.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£435

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Hong Kong International offers world-class international connectivity, exceeding local options, but requires a border crossing.

📍 ~37 km from Shenzhen (reachable by high-speed ferry, bus, and MTR)

💸 Flights from ~£317

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From LHR

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Shenzhen, China

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$2,503

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$2,514

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Shenzhen, China

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From LHR

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Shenzhen, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Shenzhen is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $673. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1662. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $749, which is higher than the 7-13 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from London to Shenzhen is considered to be $975 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $1311, while prices in the higher range reached $1687 or more.

Based on historical data over a 270-day window, July and December have typically offered the lowest median prices for flights from London to Shenzhen. In July, the median price was $593, closely followed by December at $600. The annual median price for this route was $1311, indicating that these months present significant savings.

London to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Shenzhen

How much is a round trip from London to Shenzhen

Regular price: £651 - £1,008

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from London to Shenzhen.

The regular price range for flights from London to Shenzhen is 651 GBP to 1008 GBP. The current lowest deal is 440 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Oct 21.

now £440

Low £651

High £1,008

The cheapest time to fly from London to Shenzhen

July

Cheapest

Flights from £599

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,621

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Shenzhen

Shenzhen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Shenzhen

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Shenzhen

London (LGW) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£760

£492

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Shenzhen

London (LGW) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£760

£492

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shenzhen

London (LHR) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Hainan Airlines

£764

£441

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shenzhen

London (LHR) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Hainan Airlines

£766

£441

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Shenzhen

London (LHR) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£789

£471

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Shenzhen

London (LGW) - Shenzhen (SZX)

China Southern Airlines

£769

£469

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Shenzhen

7 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 19

£966 → £479

50%

14 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 19

£953 → £482

49%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

£943 → £484

49%

3 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 28

£978 → £534

45%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Shenzhen

London - Shenzhen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Shenzhen are below the typical level at $440.

📅 Best time to fly

July, December, and April offer the lowest median prices

Historically, July ($593), December ($600), and April ($670) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Direct flights to Shenzhen from London typically average 12h 5m, while connecting flights average 24h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 4.2% being direct and typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shenzhen Airlines offers direct flights

Shenzhen Airlines offers direct flights from London to Shenzhen, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Shenzhen are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

London Heathrow is a major international hub, offering a wide range of flights to Shenzhen.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£433

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Shenzhen.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£435

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Hong Kong International offers world-class international connectivity, exceeding local options, but requires a border crossing.

Shenzhen, China

92% AI deal score

$2,530

$1,538

Save $992

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

Cheap Flights from London to Shenzhen

Today’s best flight deals from London to Shenzhen

London to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Shenzhen

How much is a round trip from London to Shenzhen

The cheapest time to fly from London to Shenzhen

Direct flights from London to Shenzhen

Last-minute flights going from London to Shenzhen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Shenzhen

Popular Airports to fly from London to Shenzhen

London - Shenzhen route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

July, December, and April offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Shenzhen Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shenzhen

Best Elite deals to Shenzhen

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Nov 01

Nov 16

Nov 03

Nov 08

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

When is the best time to book flights from London to Shenzhen?

How do I know if a London to Shenzhen flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from London to Shenzhen?

Are there direct flights from London to Shenzhen?

How many hours is the flight from London to Shenzhen?

How often do London to Shenzhen flight prices drop?

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London to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Shenzhen

How much is a round trip from London to Shenzhen

The cheapest time to fly from London to Shenzhen

Direct flights from London to Shenzhen

Last-minute flights going from London to Shenzhen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Shenzhen

Popular Airports to fly from London to Shenzhen

London - Shenzhen route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

July, December, and April offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 12h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Shenzhen Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shenzhen

Best Elite deals to Shenzhen

Nov 05

Nov 01

Nov 16

Nov 03

Nov 08

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 14

Nov 10

Nov 05

Nov 07

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

When is the best time to book flights from London to Shenzhen?

How do I know if a London to Shenzhen flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from London to Shenzhen?