Flying from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) taking off from here.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to SZX, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to SZX with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and SZX include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one of the options between Avalon Airport and SZX.
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to SZX flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SZX:
The address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is ₹ 18,440. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 30,499. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to SZX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Melbourne to SZX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Plan your visit to Shenzhen in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to SZX flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shenzhen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shenzhen right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are highlights which should be on any good Shenzhen itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shenzhen, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 80 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its top sights. From 珠江夜景 to Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Shantou is another standout destination in China and is around 306 kilometres east of Shenzhen. No journey is complete without experiencing Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
