Shenzhen to Hangzhou (SZX–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–HGH is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: NH, SC | 83 | 320, 332, 738 | 1h37-2h15 | – | Star Alliance | NH, SC |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 60 | 320, 332, 738 | 1h35-2h15 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 56 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 333 | 2h-3h06 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GJ Eurofly Service Also: 3U | 25 | 321 | 1h35-4h14 | – | – | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 24 | 73H, 787 | 2h04-2h20 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 22 | 738 | 1h55-3h13 | – | – | 3U |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 11 | 321, 333 | 2h-4h54 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h09 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hangzhou from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→HGH | HKG→HGH | MFM→HGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 449 | 84 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 1h 48m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · HGH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou.
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.
Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.
Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.
SZX–HGH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shenzhen to Hangzhou: Tech Corridor Between the Deltas
The Shenzhen–Hangzhou route connects Shenzhen, the Pearl River Delta's technology manufacturing capital, with Hangzhou, the e-commerce and digital economy hub anchored by Alibaba Group. Nine carriers operate 256 weekly frequencies, reflecting corporate demand between the two cities' large technology sectors. The corridor competes directly with China's high-speed rail network, which offers similar journey times for city-center to city-center travel.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport and Onward Options
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport handles the city's air traffic from a location 27km from the city center. A dedicated Airport Express bus and limited rail connections serve the transfer. The airport has undergone significant expansion to support increasing traffic from both domestic routes and international services to Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea. Shenzhen passengers arriving in Hangzhou can use the metro to reach Alibaba's Xixi campus or West Lake district without using a car.