Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shenzhen — Transport Guide 2026
Bao'an (SZX) is 32 km west of central Shenzhen. Metro Line 11 (Airport Line) connects to Futian in 40 min for CNY 7-10. Hong Kong-bound pax can take direct ferry from SZX ferry pier to HK-Skypier.
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Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
Metro Line 11 (~$1)
Fastest
Metro Line 11 — 40 min to Futian
Every transport option compared
Metro Line 11 to Futian
metro · Best for: Fastest + cheapest
Cost
CNY 7-10 (~$1-1.40)
Time
40 min
Frequency
Every 5-10 min · 06:30-23:00
Ferry to Hong Kong Skypier (transit)
ferry · Best for: HK-bound transit pax
Cost
CNY 220-260
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
Multiple daily · aligned with HK flights
Skypier is airside — no HK immigration required for transit.
Official taxi
taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
CNY 100-140 (~$14-20)
Time
40-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
DiDi
ride share · Best for: App-based · Chinese phone needed
Cost
CNY 80-120
Time
40-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked 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 pickDriver 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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Frequently asked
How far is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from Shenzhen?
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is 32 km from Shenzhen city centre.
What is the cheapest way from SZX to Shenzhen?
Metro Line 11 (~$1)
What is the fastest way from SZX to Shenzhen?
Metro Line 11 — 40 min to Futian