Hong Kong check-in for Shenzhen flights
Hong Kong is the gateway to China and understandably there are many flights each day from Hong Kong to major China cities. But flying is not cheap. A sure way to save money is go to Hong Kong ’s neighboring city Shenzhen and fly from there. As it now becomes the domestic flight, the flight ticket will cost a lot less.
Hong Kong Shenzhen Western Corridor
The good news is, you can now check-in in Hong Kong for flights from Shenzhen Airport. The Shenzhen Airport authority has set up a flight waiting room in the shopping mall right above the Kowloon Station of Hong Kong Airport Express. After check-in, you can just take the direct bus to Shenzhen Airport from Kowloon Station via the newly opened Hong Kong-Shenzhen Wesetern Corridor port of entry (this entry is convenient as the passport control of Hong Kong and China sides is carried out under one roof – in the same building.
The aforementioned through-bus is a new service, the first of its kind, launched at the same time as the Kowloon Station check-in service. Buses depart almost every half an hour, running from 6:15am to 7:15pm at Hong Kong side, and from 9:30am to 9pm at Shenzhen side. The whole journey costs about HK$100 and takes about 75 minutes – that is the ideal bus journey time, excluding time for immigration etc. So always allow more time for catching a flight.
For details of the direct bus service, see this post.
Anna — this is really helpful information … definitely the best I’ve found so far. Question: I have an international flight that lands in Hong Kong at 7:30 pm. My final destination is Chengdu … there is a flight out of Shenzhen to Chengdu that same night at 10:10 pm. Is there buses direct from airport to airport that run that late? Is 2+ hours enough time to make it?
Thanks for your thoughts.
yes, the bus is still in operation.
Hi – is this information still up-to-date for June 2010? I’m arriving HK 7pm in mid June and have tickets to fly from Shenzhen early the next morning. I’m thinking the ferry will be the most convenient but if there is a much cheaper bus I’d be interested in that (there are 5 of us so would save a few quid).
Thanks!
Many Thanks! Interesting and useful website!
Do you know any reasonable car services from HK to SZ Airport so I can get the early flight, I would prefer to avoid having to stay in a hotel at SZ airport. Thanks!
Yes. it is risky. don’t do it. that 75 minutes has not counted the immigration time (about 15 minutes).
Anyone tried this bus? Does it really take 75mins?
I have a 8.20am flight. Is it too much of a risk to get the 6.15am bus? I am guessing yes………
http://www.chinalink.hk/co_service_routes16.html HK Kowloon-SZ Bao’an (Chinese only)
SZ Bao’an- HK Kowloon: http://www.chinalink.hk/co_service_routes17.html (Chinese only)
Bus takes 75 minutes and costs HK$100. Uses Shenzhen Hong Kong West corridor – so faster journey and faster immigration.
In town check in at Kowloon station for many airlines using Shenzen airport.
pls refer to:
http://ctsbus.hkcts.com/routes/hk/hk_dongguan.html
Hi Anna,
I plan to make a day trip to Dongguan City
Is there a direct bus service from Hong Kong to Dongguan City? Could you direct me to the bus company web site where I can get the bus schedule? thank you
pls see my latest post :
http://annatam.com/hk-to-shenzhen-train/
hope it helps.
If I m going to From Shenzhen to Hong Kong by train, is it true that I will be only landing in Lowu? not Lok Mau Chau or Fu Tian Port? Then what type of transport can reach Lok Ma Chau and Fu Tian Port?by bus?