Shenzhen Bao'an airport (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), opened on 12 October 1991, is one of the three most important air transport hubs in the Pearl River Delta, alongside Hong Kong and Guangzhou-Baiyun. This modern terminal serves as a strategic hub for Shenzhen Airlines and offers an extensive route network including key international destinations such as Madrid, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Bangkok.

Official Website: szairport.com

Telephone: +86 755 2345 6789

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Terminals

The airport concentrates its operations in a single, state-of-the-art terminal (Terminal 3), inaugurated in 2013 and open 24 hours a day. The building is characterised by its aerodynamic design and is divided into a main hall and two side wings. The structure features four above-ground levels and two underground levels, connecting on its southern side with the Ground Transportation Centre (GTC) to provide easy access to trains, buses and taxis.

Annual traffic (2025): 66.5 million passengers.

Information desks

Passengers can find information counters at key points throughout the building: on the fourth level (departures), on the third level (domestic boarding area), and on the first and second levels, located next to the baggage reclaim belts.

 Location

The airport is located on the eastern bank of the Pearl River, near the towns of Huangtian and Fuyong, 32 km (20 miles) northwest of Shenzhen, in Bao'an District, Guangdong Province.

Parking services at Shenzhen Bao'an airport (SZX)

The airport features a large parking complex located opposite the passenger terminal, connected by pedestrian access to the check-in counters and the Ground Transportation Centre.

Parking Areas

• P1 and P2 (Covered Car Parks): Multi-storey structures divided into sectors distributed between levels 1F and B1. They are ideal for quickly dropping off or collecting passengers thanks to their proximity to the terminal.
• P3 (Open-air Car Park): A large outdoor area divided into three different sectors. It also offers the added benefit of an automatic vehicle washing service in area L1.
• P4 (Long-stay / Economy Car Park): The most economical option for stays of several days. As it is located further from the terminal, a free shuttle bus service connects this area with the main building.

Benefits and Payment Methods

• Free Grace Period: The first 15 minutes in any parking area are free of charge.
• Sustainable Mobility: All parking areas are equipped with fast-charging stations for electric vehicles.
• Digital Payment Methods: The automated system allows payments to be processed quickly through digital wallets and online applications by scanning the relevant codes via WeChat Pay and Alipay. Cash payments are also accepted at authorised payment points.

For detailed information about the current pricing structure and a breakdown of hourly and daily rates, you can consult the official parking fees section.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Shenzhen Airport provides special care and assistance for elderly passengers (60 years or older), pregnant women, passengers travelling with babies, ill passengers and people with disabilities. Benefits include priority check-in, security screening and boarding, as well as the free use of electric carts to move around the terminal.

Services

The following services must be requested directly from the airline before travelling, as they include assistance at the airport and on board:

• Unaccompanied minors (5 to 12 years old): Service for children travelling alone.
• Unaccompanied elderly passengers: Special assistance for senior citizens travelling without an accompanying adult.
• Wheelchairs and stretchers: For passengers with reduced mobility or those requiring transport assistance.

Once the airline approves the request, the passenger must report to the special services counter 2 hours before the scheduled departure in order to complete check-in and assistance procedures.

Free services within the terminal

• Priority check-in counters: Located at the beginning of each check-in counter group.
• Free electric carts: Available in the domestic departures area on the third floor, the arrivals area on the second floor, the transport centre and the satellite building.
• Adapted rest areas: Designated rest areas for passengers requiring special assistance are located between Gates 2 and 3 on the fourth floor and inside the satellite building.
• Wheelchair transfer service: The airport assists airlines by transporting passengers who require help from the passenger drop-off area (4th floor) to the special assistance counters.

Services for visually or hearing impaired passengers

• Information counters equipped with writing boards for written communication.
• Tactile paving, braille buttons in lifts, low service counters and priority seating.

Facilities for families and babies

• Nursing rooms: Several rooms are distributed throughout the terminal, equipped with seating, baby changing tables, hot water and nappy vending machines.
• Children’s play areas: Themed play areas are located near Gate 23 and in each of the four wings of the satellite building.
• Family security channel: Security lanes 37, 38 (domestic) and 9 (international) are designated as “courtesy channels”, equipped with baby seats and designed to facilitate screening for families.