# SZX — Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International)

> SZX (Shenzhen Bao'an International) is the main international airport serving Shenzhen, China. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/szx-shenzhen

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Metro Line 11 to Futian / city
- **Typical fare:** ¥7–¥10
- **Journey time:** 40 min
- **Pickup point:** Metro station inside T3
- **Key warning:** Skip 'private car' offers inside the terminal
- **Fare reality (SZX → Futian):** expected ¥7–¥150 · concerning ¥250+ · likely scam ¥400+ private
- **Overall risk:** low — Metro Line 11 connects directly to the city for under ¥10. Very smooth.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of SZX, ranked

1. **Metro Line 11** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥7–¥10, journey 40 min, wait Every 6 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Direct
   - Cons: Crowded at peak
2. **Official Taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥100–¥150, journey 30–50 min, wait 0–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: Tolls extra
3. **Didi** — cost ¥90–¥140, journey 30–50 min, wait 10–20 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Need AliPay/WeChat
4. **Airport bus** — cost ¥20, journey 50–70 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Slow

## First 30 minutes after landing at SZX

1. Follow Metro signs from arrivals
2. Tap with AliPay/WeChat or buy ticket
3. Line 11 every 6 min to Futian
4. For taxi go to outdoor rank
5. Plan 45–70 min to Futian

## Common scams at SZX

- **'Private car' tout** (medium risk): Offers flat ¥400 inside terminal. _How to avoid:_ Use metro or outdoor rank.
- **Detour for tolls** (low risk): Driver takes long route. _How to avoid:_ Use Didi for fixed price.

## Payment warnings at SZX

- AliPay/WeChat essential
- Cash RMB backup

## Arrival checklist for SZX

- Metro Line 11
- Outdoor taxi rank
- AliPay/WeChat ready

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Last updated: May 2026

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