Preparing a journey from the Philippines? Shenzhen Airport (SZX), officially Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, serves Shenzhen from Bao’an District in Guangdong, China. The Ground Transport Centre, or GTC, connects the terminal with metro, rail and road transport. Plan the journey around T3 first; a satellite boarding assignment means an additional movement after passenger checks, rather than a separate place to begin check-in. Terminal 3 handles domestic and international passengers. The domestic Satellite Concourse provides additional boarding areas, reached after check-in and security in T3.

Terminal 3 and airlines at Shenzhen Airport

Check-in at T3

The departure and check-in hall is on level 4 of Terminal 3. Domestic and international passengers use T3, with the processing area determined by the flight. Its airlines include:

• China Southern Airlines
• Chongqing Airlines
• Hainan Airlines
• Xiamen Airlines
• Loong Air
• Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines
• Juneyao Air
• Lucky Air
• China Express Airlines
• Urumqi Air
• Chengdu Airlines
• Sichuan Airlines
• Tianjin Airlines
• Beijing Capital Airlines
• West Air
• Air Changan
• China Eastern Airlines
• Donghai Airlines
• Jiangxi Air
• Qingdao Airlines
• China United Airlines
• Okay Airways
• Shanghai Airlines
• Fuzhou Airlines
• Tibet Airlines
• Hebei Airlines
• Suparna Airlines
• Colorful Guizhou Airlines
• Longjiang Airlines
• Ruili Airlines
• Shenzhen Airlines
• Air China
• Kunming Airlines
• Shandong Airlines
• Spring Airlines
• Korean Air
• China Airlines
• Asiana Airlines
• Thai Lion Air
• Lion Air
• Maldivian
• Singapore Airlines
• All Nippon Airways
• UNI Air
• Emirates
• AirAsia
• Thai AirAsia

Confirm the operating airline and terminal on the e-ticket before travelling. The list helps with airport planning; it does not determine where an individual flight boards or the itinerary available on your selected date.

Domestic Satellite Concourse

For a domestic flight boarding in the satellite, complete check-in and security in T3. The automated people mover runs from T3 B1 to the Satellite Concourse B1; follow the signs onwards to the satellite’s level 3 departure area. Arriving satellite passengers return to T3 for baggage collection and ground transport. Keep this movement in mind when allowing time for the flight.

Metro, rail and road access at Shenzhen Airport

Metro Line 11

Airport station is reached from inside the GTC and is served by Metro Line 11. The line connects towards Futian and the central city. Check the onward metro route to the address you need, including any change, rather than treating the airport train as a direct service to every district.

Intercity railway

Shenzhen Airport railway station connects through the terminal and GTC, with rail routes towards Dongguan and Guangzhou. Match the station and train destination to your booking. Metro and intercity trains are different services, so use the signs for the journey you intend to take.

Airport Express coaches

Airport Express coaches leave from the west outside platform of the GTC for city districts. Read the destination before boarding and plan the onward trip from the arrival stop to your final address. On the return to SZX, include time to reach T3 check-in after arriving at the transport center.

Taxis and app-booked cars

Taxis and app-booked cars use designated pickup areas in the GTC. Their pickup zones are distinct, so follow the directions for your chosen service and confirm the meeting point in the booking app. Have the complete destination ready before beginning the road journey.

Parking and passenger facilities at Shenzhen Airport

Terminal parking and long stays

P1, P2 and P3 are near the GTC. P4 provides long-stay parking with a free shuttle to the GTC. Choose parking suited to your stay and include the shuttle leg when planning an arrival from P4. Record your parking location before continuing to the terminal.

Food, shopping and currency exchange

Food and drink outlets and shops are available in terminal commercial areas. Choose somewhere in the passenger area you can access and leave time to reach boarding. Foreign-currency exchange facilities are in T3; use the directory to locate an outlet on your arrival or departure route and check the transaction conditions.

Families and charging

Mother-and-baby rooms and children’s play areas are available at the airport. Request flight-related wheelchair assistance through your airline before travel. The satellite has charging facilities at seats and charging bars; check that a point suits your device and keep your boarding information accessible while waiting.

Preparing to fly from Shenzhen Airport

Use the airline’s check-in and bag-drop deadlines to plan when to reach SZX. Allow for the journey through the GTC, security and any people-mover trip to the satellite concourse. For a connection, ask your airline whether baggage needs collection or further check-in before following the onward boarding directions.

Consult official entry and transit guidance for your international itinerary. Review airline messages before leaving for the airport and use the Traveloka flight status page when checking the booked service.

Flights and flight schedule from Shenzhen Airport

For a Shenzhen trip, compare the available flight cards and run a search for your route and dates. The SZX schedule tables present a selection of upcoming flights by date, airline and scheduled time. Check the operating flight and baggage allowance before choosing, then plan the journey to T3.

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