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Cheapest return flight
£501
Typical prices: £511-£735
China Southern
Sat 1/12Sat 8/12
LGW - SZX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£538
Typical prices: £555-£805
Shenzhen Airlines
Mon 26/11Thu 6/12
LHR - SZX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Shenzhen Airlines. Average duration is 12h 10m
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Cheapest • 10% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 12% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £453 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Shenzhen (LON-SZX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from London to Shenzhen

Sat, 30 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
China Southern Logo
20:20 - 21:20LGW  London Gatwick-SZX Shenzhen
17h 00m1 stop Zhengzhou
China Southern Logo
22:30 - 17:20SZX  Shenzhen-LGW London Gatwick
26h 50m1 stop Zhengzhou
£501China Southern
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
China Southern Logo
20:20 - 13:50LGW  London Gatwick-SZX Shenzhen
33h 30m1 stop Zhengzhou
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 17:20SZX  Shenzhen-LGW London Gatwick
16h 20m1 stop Zhengzhou
£501China Southern
Wed, 17 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:05 - 00:15LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
19h 10m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
23:30 - 17:45SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
26h 15m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£503Hainan Airlines
Fri, 26 Feb - Thu, 18 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 08:15LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
27h 15m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
23:30 - 17:45SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
26h 15m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£504Hainan Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 11:40LGW  London Gatwick-SZX Shenzhen
17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
19:10 - 14:00SZX  Shenzhen-LGW London Gatwick
26h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£511China Eastern
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 15:00LTN  London Luton-SZX Shenzhen
33h 30m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 20:50SZX  Shenzhen-LTN London Luton
31h 35m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Madrid Barajas
£513Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 11:40LGW  London Gatwick-SZX Shenzhen
17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
19:10 - 14:00SZX  Shenzhen-LGW London Gatwick
26h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£513China Eastern
Wed, 31 Mar - Mon, 19 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 08:30LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
27h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:35 - 18:45SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
30h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£517Etihad Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Air China Logo
21:50 - 13:55LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
32h 05m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Air China Logo
07:55 - 19:55SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
20h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
£528Air China
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Air China Logo
21:30 - 13:55LHR  London Heathrow-SZX Shenzhen
32h 25m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Air China Logo
13:50 - 19:10SZX  Shenzhen-LHR London Heathrow
13h 20mdirect
£537Air China
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London to Shenzhen flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from London to Shenzhen?

Return flights from London to Shenzhen typically range from £511 to £735. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £501 on China Southern.

What is the cheapest London to Shenzhen flight route?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shenzhen (SZX) is the cheapest London to Shenzhen route, averaging £532 return. Other London to Shenzhen routes average £613, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Shenzhen?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Shenzhen. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shenzhen?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shenzhen at £522 return.
•July (£796) and August (£769) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from London to Shenzhen the cheapest?

Flights from London to Shenzhen are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for London to Shenzhen flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£328
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Stansted Airport to Shenzhen

When to book flights from London to Shenzhen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Shenzhen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London to Shenzhen flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from London to Shenzhen?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Shenzhen:

    • Earliest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 09:20
    • Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 10:40.

    The flight takes about 12h 10m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Shenzhen?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Shenzhen:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from London to Shenzhen?

    A direct flight from London to Shenzhen takes 12h 10m, covering 5,945 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London to Shenzhen?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London to Shenzhen flight?

    Return flights from London to Shenzhen range from £511 to £735, with an average of £594 over the past 12 months. Anything below £511 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute London to Shenzhen flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £594 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from London to Shenzhen?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £453 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with £629 for direct.

  • How are flight departures from London to Shenzhen spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on London to Shenzhen flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from London to Shenzhen looking right now?

    One-way fares from London to Shenzhen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £343, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London to Shenzhen?

    Flights from London to Shenzhen may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Shenzhen (SZX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London to Shenzhen pass through?

    One-stop flights from London to Shenzhen most commonly connect through:

    • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Shenzhen?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from London to Shenzhen. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £556 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £728, a difference of £172.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from London to Shenzhen?

    Only Shenzhen Airlines operates flights between London and Shenzhen.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Shenzhen?

    Flying via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 18m, compared to 16h 43m via Wuhan (WUH) and 17h 16m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between London and Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen is 8 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shenzhen?

    Some of the most popular sights in Shenzhen are Window of the World and Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. These are among the most viewed places in Shenzhen on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London to Shenzhen flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Shenzhen Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking London to Shenzhen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £556, about £172 less than Saturday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Shenzhen trip for January. Fares historically average £522 return in that month – typically £274 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £453 return on this route – about £176 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shenzhen Airport.

    • Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport

Prefer to fly direct from London to Shenzhen?

 
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London to Shenzhen

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Shenzhen to London

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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