Shenzhen
Bao'an international Airport (SZX) Info
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport
[4] has domestic and international flights. Direct coach 330 (approx ¥25
at time of writing) connects the airport with downtown with its final
stop next to the KeXueGuan Metro Station. Mini-bus K568 connects the airport
with Shenzhen Rail Station in Luohu, which is within walking distance
of the Lo Wu Border with Hong Kong. Other local buses serving the airport
include 327 and 355.
For those
who plan to travel to other mainland Chinese cities from Hong Kong, Shenzhen
airport makes a viable alternative to Hong Kong International Airport.
While most cities in China have direct flights to Hong Kong they are much
more expensive than flights to Shenzhen as flights between the mainland
and Hong Kong are considered to be international flights and hence, priced
as such. With good scheduling you can do your international travel through
Hong Kong and then connect via buses or ferry to the Shenzhen airport
for your domestic needs, but make sure you have your visa ready before
you attempt this. The downside is that Shenzhen airport is not quite as
efficient or reliable as that of Hong Kong, so flight delays are more
common, and information on delays may be more difficult to obtain.
In addition to domestic
flights, the airport also serves limited international flights to the
following destinations:
* Bangkok Airways
flies direct from Bangkok, Thailand.
* Air Asia flies direct from Bangkok, Thailand as well as Kuala Lumpur
and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.
* Silkair and Tiger Airways fly direct from Singapore.
Location:
situated on the east bank of the estuary of Zhujiang River,
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport lies about 35 kilometers (about
21.7 miles) from downtown Shenzhen.
Facilities:
Changing Room: at the Arrival Luggage Pick-up counter
Luggage
Carts: the airport offers luggage carts for the passengers'
free use. They can be found at the Arrival Luggage Pick-up counter on
the first floor, in the middle gate of the Departure Hall on the second
floor of Terminal Building A, and at the Arrival Luggage Pick-up counter
on the first floor of Terminal Building B.
Restaurants:
there are restaurants offering Chinese and western style food both at
terminal buildings A and B.
Business
Center: located in Terminal Building A opposite Gate 3
on the first floor. The business center in Terminal Building B is face
to face with Gate 4 on the first floor.
Police
Station: near the Security Inspection Passageway on the
second floor of Terminal Building A.
Parking
Lots: there are two parking lots in the airport; one is
an outdoor parking space, the other is for indoor parking. Usually, parking
is free for 15 minutes or less and it costs about CNY10 per hour.
Services:
Airport Inquiries: in the central area of the hall on the second floor
of both terminal buildings A and B.
Tel: 95000666
Luggage
Packing: passengers can find service counters by the entrance
of Gate 2 in the Departure Hall on the second floor of Terminal Building
A and Gate 6 in the Departure Hall on the second floor of Terminal Building
B. The price for packing one item is CNY10.
Medical
Service:
Infirmary: 0755 - 27776120 0755 - 27776789-2391
First-Aid Pharmacy: 0755 - 27776789-2393
Register Room for First-Aid: 0755 - 27776789-2392
Banks:
ATMs of Bank of China offer 24-hour service on the second floor of Terminal
Building A.
Ticket
Counter:
offers ticket-related services in the central area of the hall on the
second floor of both terminal buildings A and B.
Special
Passenger Service: the airport offers free assistance
to special passengers, including unaccompanied children, senior citizens,
disabled and pregnant women. If you need this service, please apply when
you booking tickets.
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