Shenzhen to Baku (SZX–GYD) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
URC Ürümqi 11h 55m 3UCACZ → CZ Ürümqi (URC) to Baku flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 14h 10m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Baku flights
DXB Dubai 14h 20m EK → EKFZS7 Dubai (DXB) to Baku flights
IST Istanbul 15h 30m LH → 4O7LJ2 Istanbul (IST) to Baku flights
BUD Budapest 18h 40m CAHU → W6 Budapest (BUD) to Baku flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 20h 15m HU → J2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Baku flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 35m HU → J2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Baku flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 31m CACZ → J2LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Baku flights
FCO Rome 24h 7m HU → W4 Rome (FCO) to Baku flights
CIT Shymkent 26h 22m TK → DVJ2KC Shymkent (CIT) to Baku flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shenzhen to Baku
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SZX and GYD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to GYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
URC ~11h 55m AUH ~14h 10m DXB ~14h 20m IST ~15h 30m VIE ~17h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
838
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baku from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Metric SZX→GYD HKG→GYD
Distance from SZX – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Hong Kong (HKG) to Baku flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Baku is 4 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · GYD: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 2:00 PM in Baku.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can apply for an eVisa through evisa.gov.az. The standard single-entry eVisa costs USD 26 (including a USD 3 service fee), allows stays up to 30 days, and processes in 3 business days. An urgent option at USD 51 processes within 3 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa expiry date.

The ASAN Visa system is straightforward. Upload a passport scan, a photo, and fill in the form. The approved eVisa arrives by email. Print it before departure. Azerbaijan also offers the option to apply through its embassies in Beijing for multi-entry visas. Transit without a visa is allowed for up to 24 hours at Baku airport if you hold a confirmed onward ticket.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SZX

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.

Facts

SZX–GYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Baku route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: GYD
Full nameHeydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYD / UBBB
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to GYD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Zayed and Dubai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GYD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Baku is 4 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from GYD to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Zayed and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).