Shenzhen to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (SZX–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SZX–DWC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 3,682 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai(Jebel Ali) from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→DWC | HKG→DWC | CAN→DWC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 11 | 4 |
| Flight time | 8h 10m | 7h 31m | 8h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · DWC: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.
The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.
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.
SZX–DWC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to DWC
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Lufthansa.
SZX to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to DWC is about 8 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,682 miles (5,926 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Haikou Meilan, Noi Bai and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).