Flying from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
Shenzhen is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to SZX.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to SZX departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, check out these options when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to SZX flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SZX and turn out the lights sooner:
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Right now, ₹ 34,238 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 57,942. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to SZX, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Shenzhen. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to SZX flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shenzhen
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shenzhen:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Shenzhen when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Huangshan Mountain followed by The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Explore more of China
You've done Shenzhen, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 80 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its must-visit sights. From 珠江夜景 to Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Shantou, roughly 306 kilometres east of Shenzhen. Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort are key highlights.
