Shenzhen to Bangkok (SZX–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–BKK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,056 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h53-3h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: TG | 21 | 320 | 2h20-3h | – | Star Alliance | TG |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 3 | 321 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→BKK | HKG→BKK | MFM→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 18 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 353 | 35 |
| Flight time | 3h | 1h 48m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
SZX–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to BKK
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SZX to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to BKK is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,056 miles (1,700 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Haikou Meilan, Wattay and Noi Bai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).