Question 1

Which airlines are available on the route from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Only Shenzhen Airlines operates flights between Shenzhen and London.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Shenzhen to London usually depart from Shenzhen (SZX) and may arrive at 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).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £463 return via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared with £688 for direct.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Shenzhen to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £629 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £689, a difference of £60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 8

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shenzhen to London route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What popular places can I visit in London?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 02:50
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 04:30.

The flight takes about 13h 20m.

Question 12

How long is a flight from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Shenzhen to London takes 13h 20m, covering 5,945 miles.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Shenzhen to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £196, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Question 15

How does Shenzhen Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Shenzhen to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhen Airlines is the only airline operating Shenzhen to London flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Question 16

How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 27m, compared to 15h 52m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 16h 21m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Question 18

What is the time difference between Shenzhen and London?

Accepted Answer

London is 7 hours behind Shenzhen (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 19

What car hire options are available in London?

Accepted Answer

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Shenzhen to London range from £591 to £731, with an average of £629 over the past 12 months. Anything below £591 counts as a good deal.

Question 21

What is the cheapest Shenzhen to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhen (SZX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the cheapest Shenzhen to London route, averaging £612 return. Other Shenzhen to London routes average £687, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shenzhen to London and is 0% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to London at £567 return.
•July (£755) and August (£731) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

China Eastern (£503) offered the cheapest return ticket from Shenzhen to London in the last 5 days.

Question 25

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Shenzhen and London?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhen Airlines has the most frequent direct flights from Shenzhen to London with 7 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 26

How often are flights from Shenzhen to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 12 months, Shenzhen to London flights were delayed in 21% of cases. Delayed flights averaged 118 minutes behind schedule.

Question 27

What is the most punctual time of day to fly from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 28

Which airline is the most punctual on Shenzhen to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual airline on Shenzhen to London flights – KAYAK's system tracked that 79% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 29

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular stopover for the Shenzhen to London route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

Question 30

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £463. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 31

Which route, including a stopover, takes the shortest amount of time to travel from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Wuhan (WUH) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Shenzhen to London at 15h 27m one-way, 2h 07m longer than the 13h 20m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 32

When flying from Shenzhen to London, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Wuhan (WUH) had the shortest average connection time for Shenzhen to London stopovers at 547 minutes over the past 3 months.

Question 33

How many direct flights run daily between Shenzhen and London?

Accepted Answer

There are about 1 flights per day from Shenzhen to London, which is about 7 flights per week, spread evenly across the week.

Question 34

What time of day do most flights depart from Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Shenzhen to London depart in the afternoon, accounting for 100% of direct departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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