Shenzhen to Jeddah (SZX–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between SZX and JED. Nearest airports to SZX with scheduled service: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 24 mi) · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 61 mi) · Macau International Airport (MFM, 36 mi)
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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
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h 25m EY EYGAMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Jeddah flights
RUH Riyadh 11h 50m SV AFAIAZ Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah flights
DXB Dubai 11h 56m EK ACAZEK Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 20m 3UCZTG SVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Jeddah flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 13h 26m 3UCACZ HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Jeddah flights
KUL Sepang 13h 33m 3UAKCZ D7GAKQ Sepang (KUL) to Jeddah flights
CAI Cairo 14h 45m HU AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah flights
CGK Jakarta 16h 24m 9CCZ GAJTSV Jakarta (CGK) to Jeddah flights
SIN Singapore 17h 2m CZSQVA SQSVTR Singapore (SIN) to Jeddah flights
IST Istanbul 17h 50m LH F3GASV Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah flights
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Shenzhen to Jeddah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to JED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,535
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.

Other ways to reach Jeddah from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Metric SZX→JED HKG→JED CAN→JED
Distance from SZX 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 4
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Jeddah is 5 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 1:00 PM in Jeddah.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Saudi Arabia. A tourist eVisa can be obtained online through the official Visit Saudi portal, valid for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and a recent digital photo is required with the application.

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.

Getting from JED

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Jeddah Climate

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.

SZX–JED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Jeddah route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: JED
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to JED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, King Khalid and Dubai.
Jeddah is 5 hours behind Shenzhen.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Zayed, King Khalid and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).