Melbourne to Shenzhen (MEL–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,630 miles in approximately 8h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 3 | 330 | 8h59 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEDT · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3:00 PM in Shenzhen.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
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.
MEL–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to SZX
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MEL to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to SZX ranges from 8 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,630 miles (7,450 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via NRT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.