Cheap flights from Shenzhen to London from £414

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£414
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Mon, Apr 27
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£436
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£436
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£436
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£460
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£461
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
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£753
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£767
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
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£767
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
Shenzhen SZXLondon LHR
£791
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28 – Mon, May 4
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£811
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Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
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£829
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How much do flights to London cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£414

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,523

Cheapest round-trip

£753

Average round-trip

£895

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from London airports to the city center

Fastest options: Heathrow Express (LHR), Gatwick Express (LGW), Stansted Express (STN). Best value: Underground, DLR, Elizabeth line and commuter trains.

London is served by six airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies 24 km west of central London, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 45 km to the south, Stansted Airport (STN) sits 64 km northeast, Luton Airport (LTN) is 46 km north, London City Airport (LCY) is just 11 km east, and Southend Airport (SEN) is 64 km to the east. Transport options include express trains, the Underground, DLR, coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

15 min

£15-£25 (advance vs on-the-day fares)

every 15 min

fastest to Paddington

28-38 min

£12-£13 (Oyster/contactless fare)

every 5–10 min

central London with stops

35-75 min

£60-£100 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

From London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30 min

£18-£23 (advance vs on-the-day fares)

every 15 min

fastest to Victoria

From London Stansted Airport (STN)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-50 min

£20-£26 (advance vs on-the-day fares)

every 15–30 min

fastest to the City

From London Luton Airport (LTN)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-55 min

£12-£20 (includes DART transfer)

every 10–20 min

direct to St Pancras

From London City Airport (LCY)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

15-25 min

£3-£5 (Oyster/contactless fare)

every 4–10 min

Canary Wharf and City

From London Southend Airport (SEN)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

50-60 min

£18-£25 (advance vs on-the-day fares)

every 20–30 min

direct to Liverpool Street

Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Contactless and Oyster are valid on the Underground, DLR, Elizabeth line, and most National Rail services within London zones.
  • Black cabs are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times (traffic dependent).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to London

Depart from
Shenzhen Bao an International
Arrive to
Gatwick
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9604 km
Worth visiting
Avebury - British Museum - Canterbury Cathedral - Isle of Wight - Natural History Museum - Portsea Island - Roman Baths, Bath - Stonehenge - St. Paul's Cathedral - Tate Modern - Tower of London

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Shenzhen Airlines
1---1---1---1
Air China
2---1---11---
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Shenzhen Airlines
1---1------11
Air China
------------1------
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Shenzhen Airlines
------------1------
Air China
1---1------11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Shenzhen Airlines
1---1---111
Air China
------1---111
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Shenzhen to London

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in London

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January7°C2°C
February8°C3°C
March11°C4°C
April14°C5°C
May17°C8°C
June20°C11°C
July22°C14°C
August22°C14°C
September19°C12°C
October15°C9°C
November10°C6°C
December8°C4°C
Hottest Month
22°C
July
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
281
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
16°C9°C
25 Apr
14°C8°C
Sunday
19 Apr
15°C6°C
26 Apr
86%
13°C5°C
Monday
20 Apr
12°C5°C
27 Apr
12°C4°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
86%
13°C6°C
28 Apr
82%
12°C5°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
15°C4°C
29 Apr
82%
9°C3°C
Thursday
23 Apr
17°C6°C
30 Apr
82%
9°C3°C
Friday
24 Apr
17°C6°C
1 May
13°C3°C
Book your trip to arrive at Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City. The distance between Shenzhen and London is 9604 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, AirAsia, Qatar Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, and Emirates. Shenzhen and London have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at London, consider visiting Avebury, British Museum, Canterbury Cathedral, Isle of Wight, Natural History Museum, Portsea Island, Roman Baths, Bath, Stonehenge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, and Tower of London.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Shenzhen and London?
The flight distance between Shenzhen and London is 9604 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and London?
Several carriers operate flights between Shenzhen and London. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, Shenzhen Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, Bangkok, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Phnom Penh, Kuching, Chengdu, Taipei, Jinan, Seoul, Tokyo, Zhengzhou, Sanya, Ningbo, Xi'an, Wenzhou.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Bucharest, Barcelona, Chișinău, Athens, Paris, Madrid, Prague, Edinburgh, Rome, Málaga, Jeddah, Sofia, Bangkok, Larnaca, Bacău, Warsaw, Budapest.
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, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is London Stansted. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
Which airlines fly between Shenzhen and London?
Currently, you can fly between Shenzhen and London with Etihad Airways, AirAsia, Qatar Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Shenzhen and London?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shenzhen and London, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shenzhen and London?
Traveling between Shenzhen and London, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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