Barcelona to Shenzhen (BCN–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BCN–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,229 miles in approximately 12h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA | 3 | 330 | 12h50 | – | Star Alliance | CA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Spanish passport holders need a visa to enter China for most purposes. The standard tourist visa (L visa) is obtained at a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure. The fee is EUR 126 for single entry. Processing takes 4 business days for regular service, or 2 to 3 days for express at a higher fee. Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Madrid or Barcelona.
China offers 144-hour visa-free transit at major airports including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and others. You must hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not Spain, if that is where you came from) departing within 144 hours. You must stay within the designated administrative region for that port of entry. This is a genuine option for short layover visits.
Required documents for the L visa: completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, recent passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), round-trip flight booking, and hotel reservations for the full stay. Invitation letters are not required for tourist visas but can speed up processing.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
BCN–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to SZX
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BCN to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to SZX ranges from 12 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,229 miles (10,024 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.