Cheap flights from London, United Kingdom to Shenzhen, China

Flights starting at £486. Choose between China Southern Airlines, AirAsia, or Ryanair to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

£583

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£851

Cheapest round-trip

£896

Average round-trip

£1173

Nonstop flights in March

£851 – £2364

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One-way trips

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£604

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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Shenzhen. The distance between London and Shenzhen is 9604 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Southern Airlines, AirAsia, Ryanair, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines. London and Shenzhen have 385 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shenzhen, consider visiting Jinshazhou, Xiaoguwei, Tian Tan Buddha, The Peak, Hong Kong, Haizhu, Zhongshan Island, and Tsing Yi.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Shenzhen in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.04 - Sun 16.04

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Check-in for a flight from London to Shenzhen

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYesNo
AirAsiaAXMAKYes0
0
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
easyJetEZYU2YesOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKYes0
0

China COVID-19 travel restrictions

Your trip summary

Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Mainland China, but there are restrictions.

Departure

COVID-19 testing
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Mandatory COVID-19 test
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for England
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in China in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Shenzhen?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Shenzhen takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Shenzhen?
The flight distance between London and Shenzhen is 9604 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Shenzhen?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Shenzhen. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Shenzhen Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and Singapore, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Lhasa, New Delhi, Harbin, Melbourne, Bengaluru, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Ningbo, Chengdu, Shenyang, Nanjing.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Shenzhen?
The main airport in Shenzhen is Shenzhen Bao an International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Macau International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Shenzhen?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Shenzhen thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Shenzhen can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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