The distance between Shenzhen city center and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport is not short; however there are enough alternatives for transportation. You can reach the airport comfortably by taking a bus or the metro from Shenzhen city center. You can take a taxi or rent a car if you need a more comfortable transportation option.

Taxi

It is always possible to find a taxi in the city center. All the taxis have a taximeter device and it costs around 100 yen to go to the airport. You should keep in mind that the taxis in Shenzhen have two different colors. You need to take the red taxis that are serving within the city center, and not the green ones serving for long distances and rural areas. Under normal traffic conditions, you should reach Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport from Shenzhen city center in about half an hour.

Car Rental

There are a couple different car rental companies in the city. With the car you rent, you can reach Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in about 30 minutes by driving in the northwest direction on the G4 highway. There is a special slot in the airport where you can deliver your rental car. If your budget is available for this, it might be useful to rent the car with a driver.

Metro

You can reach Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in a very short time by taking the metro line 1 from the city center. Metro starts operating at 06:30, and continues till 23:30 with intervals of five minutes. The ticket costs only 2 yen.

Shuttle

Airport shuttles operate between 07:30 and the last flight from the airport. The shuttle departing from the city center goes directly to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The journey lasts about half an hour under normal traffic conditions.

Bus

Buses departing from Shenzhen city center and many points in the city are going till Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Most of these bus lines are express lines. Tickets are very affordable: only 2 yen.

Airport Information

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, located 32 kilometers northwest of Shenzhen city center, is one of the airports with most interesting architecture. The airport, with a unique and modern design, is one of the largest airports in China. You can transfer to Hong Kong without any formalities from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport thanks to a special agreement between it and Hong Kong International Airport.

There are numerous cafes, restaurants and bars at the airport where you can taste delicacies from world cuisine. Many stores serve those passengers who would like to spend their time shopping with their wide range of products. There is also a hotel at the airport for the transfer passengers. There are six different VIP Lounges for those passengers looking for comfort. There are also slots for smokers.