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Flights from London to Shenzhen

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Shenzhen over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £449 and round-trip tickets from £695.

Airlines operating flights from London to Shenzhen

Choose from 11 airlines flying from London to Shenzhen, including Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Shenzhen Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air China logo Air China
Tianjin Airlines logo Tianjin Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
AJet logo AJet
Norwegian Air Sweden logo Norwegian Air Sweden
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Shenzhen according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight details for London to Shenzhen

The distance between London and Shenzhen is 9,573.07km. It takes around 12 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from London to Shenzhen. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£320
Cheapest return ticket price£463
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance9,573.07km
Average flight time12 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineShenzhen Airlines
Flight statistics for the London–Shenzhen route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Shenzhen

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Shenzhen?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from London to Shenzhen in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Shenzhen is September, with an average price of £430. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching £819.

£819
£625
£430
£236
    Cheapest
  • £819
    Jul
  • £513
    Aug
  • £430
    Sep
  • £602
    Oct
  • £450
    Nov
  • £650
    Dec
  • £431
    Jan
  • £549
    Feb
  • £566
    Mar
  • £445
    Apr
  • £514
    May
  • £531
    Jun

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Shenzhen?

Average price of return flights from London to Shenzhen purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Shenzhen, with an average price of £544. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £1,068.

£1,068
£806
£544
£282
    Cheapest
  • £1,068
    Jul
  • £803
    Aug
  • £649
    Sep
  • £724
    Oct
  • £610
    Nov
  • £877
    Dec
  • £544
    Jan
  • £684
    Feb
  • £816
    Mar
  • £729
    Apr
  • £801
    May
  • £730
    Jun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Shenzhen (SZX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £320 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGW to SZX on Thu, Aug 20), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £463 departing on Thu, Aug 6 and returning on Sun, Aug 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Shenzhen with the following airlines, including: Shenzhen Airlines Air China AJet Norwegian Air Sweden AOC Scandinavian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 12 hours 10 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Shenzhen (SZX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Shenzhen is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 8 flight per week flying from London to Shenzhen. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Shenzhen Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- ZH888 (22:32) Air China: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- CA3302 (22:32)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Shenzhen, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 20, with one-way flights priced at just £320.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Shenzhen Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shenzhen travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Shenzhen is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Shenzhen on July 30, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at £484.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shenzhen, with Heathrow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (LHR-SZX) is by far the most common option on this route: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
  • The time difference between Shenzhen and London is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Shenzhen from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Shenzhen, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Shenzhen for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Chinese cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Shenzhen in just over 11 hours 45 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of China. With prices starting from just £354, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Shenzhen and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Shenzhen

Finding cheap flights from London to Shenzhen is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Shenzhen

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Shenzhen, including British Airways, Air China

Flight time from London to Shenzhen

Flight from London to Shenzhen takes around 11 hours 45 mins in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Shenzhen

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Shenzhen You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shenzhen The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Shenzhen The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Shenzhen The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Shenzhen You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours—sometimes even in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.