Beijing to Shenzhen (PEK–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PEK–SZX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,216 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 154 | 320, 321, 330, 332, 333, 350, 359, 738, 773, 789 | 2h58-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| CA Air China Also: MS | 148 | 320, 321, 32Q, 330, 332, 333, 350, 359, 773 | 2h37-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | MS |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 56 | 332, 333, 73H, 789 | 3h08-3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→SZX | PKX→SZX | TSN→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 418 | 228 | 119 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 5m | 2h 47m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
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.
PEK–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Beijing to Shenzhen: China's Capital to Southern Tech Hub
PEK-SZX connects China's political and cultural capital to the Guangdong technology and manufacturing corridor on the Pearl River Delta. Air China and China Southern operate the bulk of departures from Beijing Capital, with Shenzhen Airlines adding supplementary frequency. Combined daily departures run 12-18. Block time is 3 hours 30 minutes. The route carries government contractors, tech industry employees, and a substantial cargo load given Shenzhen's role as the world's largest electronics manufacturing complex. Business class and premium economy are available on Air China's mainline narrow and widebody equipment on this segment.
Daxing Airport and Dual-Airport Complexity
Beijing now operates two international airports: Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX). China Eastern and some China Southern rotations shifted to PKX, which is in Hebei Province 46 km south of central Beijing. Passengers booking PEK-SZX should confirm which Beijing airport is in their itinerary. PKX connects to central Beijing via the Express Line in 20 minutes. PEK connects via the Subway Line 10/Airport Line or the Airport Express from Dongzhimen in 20 minutes. At Shenzhen, T3 Bao'an is the primary international and domestic terminal; the Line 11 rail connection makes it one of the most accessible major airports in southern China.