Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Shenzhen's Terminal 3 stands about 32 km from the centre and metro line 11 takes 45-55 minutes to reach Futian: a journey that weighs heavily if you leave at dawn or land late. That is why it pays to sleep inside the terminal when the flight is early, because two hotels open directly onto the arrivals and departures halls. Those staying in the city lodge in Futian, in the business district reached without changes by line 11, or in Luohu, next to the Hong Kong border crossing. For international flights, border checks can add to the time.

Inside Terminal 3

At the airport · Both hotels are on the third floor of Terminal 3, next to Gate 14, and can be reached on foot in about five minutes from the arrivals and departures halls, along an indoor route.

Best for: Early-morning international flights, overnight layovers, late arrivals.

Pros

From bed to check-in you walk indoors, with no metro or taxi
For international flights, the 3 hours' advance arrival includes no extra travel
At Hyatt Place the kitchen is open at all hours, handy with out-of-sync flights

Cons

There is little outside the terminal: for dinner you stay in the airport or the hotel
To see the city you need 45-55 minutes of metro in each direction

Recommended hotels in this area

Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport: On the third floor of T3, west side of the hall, five minutes on foot from the arrivals and departures halls; indoor pool and wellness centre for long layovers.
Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport: On the third floor of T3, Gate 14, about five minutes on foot from the arrivals hall; The Kitchen restaurant open at all hours; reviews praise the breakfast.

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Futian, the business district

City centre · Line 11 from the terminal to Futian with no changes, in about 45-55 minutes; the underground Futian station also has the high-speed train to Hong Kong West Kowloon in 14-16 minutes.

Best for: Those looking for the modern heart of the city and the fast train to Hong Kong.

Pros

Direct metro, with no changes with your luggage
From Futian to Hong Kong West Kowloon in 14-16 minutes by train
Shopping centres, restaurants and parks within walking distance of the hotels

Cons

The journey for a morning flight exceeds 45 minutes: allow time in advance
District of skyscrapers and offices, less lively in the evening

Recommended hotels in this area

Futian Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen: On Yitian Road, in Futian's business district, five minutes on foot from exit 10 of Futian station: from here you take the high-speed train to Hong Kong.

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