Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shenzhen city centre.

Official Taxi
CNY 100-150 ($14-21) to Futian/Luohu
40-70 min traffic
Shenzhen Taxi (regulated)
Uber
Uber does not operate here
Didi Chuxing app only.

Cheapest way

Metro Line 11 CNY 7-10 (~$1-1.40) — direct to Futian in 45 min.

Where to catch an official taxi

T3 arrivals — official rank outside

How to avoid taxi scams at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

  • SZX is 32 km northwest of central Shenzhen — plan 45-60 min for Futian/Luohu.
  • Metro Line 11 direct to Futian CBD CNY 7-10 (~$1-1.40).
  • Hong Kong transfers: Shenzhen Bay/Futian border checkpoint via metro or coach.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Shenzhen (SZX)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
CNY
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
No tipping.

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