Shenzhen

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

ZGSZ

583

Flights/Day

06:57

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

13ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZGSZ

MVFR

27°C

Mostly Cloudy • 10kt • 5mi • 1005.00"

Observed: 21:00 UTC

MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

02:00

05:00 TEMPO

12:00 TEMPO

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 08:00 local time

About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Shenzhen shares Hong Kong's typhoon exposure, with Pearl River Delta airports often closing simultaneously during major storms.

Is Shenzhen Airport turbulent?

Shenzhen shares the same typhoon exposure as neighboring Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The Pearl River Delta region gets hit by multiple tropical systems each year, with the airport occasionally closing for 24-36 hours during direct hits. Outside typhoon season, the subtropical climate produces regular afternoon thunderstorms but otherwise offers reasonable flying conditions.

Super Typhoon Ragasa (2025) cancelled 500+ flights at Shenzhen
Shenzhen often closes simultaneously with Hong Kong during major storms
Typhoon Wipha (2025) grounded flights for an entire day

How do Shenzhen and Hong Kong weather events compare?

Shenzhen and Hong Kong airports are only 30 miles apart and face identical typhoon threats. When Hong Kong raises its T8 typhoon signal (the level at which most businesses close), Shenzhen typically suspends operations as well. Rebooking options become scarce since the entire Pearl River Delta shuts down simultaneously. Consider routing through Taipei or Singapore as backup during peak typhoon season.

When should I avoid flying through Shenzhen?

July through September carries the highest typhoon risk, with August being the peak month for major storms. Monitor weather forecasts closely if traveling during this period and book flexible tickets. December through April offers the calmest conditions with minimal storm risk and comfortable flying weather.

Is turbulence at Shenzhen dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Shenzhen?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 82

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
ZH9211 Shenzhen Airlines	XIY	07:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3405 China Southern Airlines	YNZ	07:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ5861 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare CA	CTU	07:00 Local	--	Forecast
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CZ3323 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare CZ	DLU	07:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3351 China Southern Airlines	CZX	07:05 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9137 Shenzhen Airlines	SJW	07:05 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8939 Shenzhen Airlines	JUH	07:05 Local	--	Forecast
CA3141 Air China +1 codeshare CA	BUD	07:10 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8981 Shenzhen Airlines	WHA	07:10 Local	airbus a320-232	Forecast
HU7702 Hainan Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	PEK	07:10 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9881 Shenzhen Airlines	HGH	07:10 Local	--	Forecast
9C8956 Spring Airlines +1 codeshare HO	SHA	07:15 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8979 Shenzhen Airlines +1 codeshare A	LJG	07:15 Local	--	Forecast
MU5332 China Eastern Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	PVG	07:15 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9941 Shenzhen Airlines	HFE	07:20 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9397 Shenzhen Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	NNG	07:20 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9321 Shenzhen Airlines	SYX	07:20 Local	airbus a320-214	Forecast
HU7157 Hainan Airlines +1 codeshare CA	CKG	07:25 Local	--	Forecast
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ZH9801 Shenzhen Airlines	WUX	07:25 Local	--	Forecast
O3357 Sf Airlines	TPE	07:25 Local	--	Forecast
HU7767 Hainan Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	KMG	07:30 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3171 China Southern Airlines	PKX	07:30 Local	--	Forecast
HU7731 Hainan Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	CGO	07:30 Local	--	Forecast
HU7743 Hainan Airlines	NKG	07:35 Local	--	Forecast
HU7870 Hainan Airlines	XIY	07:35 Local	--	Forecast
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ZH9311 Shenzhen Airlines +1 codeshare CZ	HAK	07:35 Local	airbus a320-232	Forecast
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ZH9401 Shenzhen Airlines	CTU	07:50 Local	--	Forecast
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DZ6229 Donghai Airlines	HSN	07:50 Local	--	Forecast
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CZ5149 China Southern Airlines	DLU	07:55 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8797 China Southern Airlines	TNA	07:55 Local	--	Forecast
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ZH327 Shenzhen Airlines	KUL	07:55 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8919 Shenzhen Airlines	YNT	07:55 Local	--	Forecast
CA868 Air China	PEK	07:55 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3213 China Southern Airlines	XIY	08:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3911 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare CZ	WUH	08:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3569 China Southern Airlines	HGH	08:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8117 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	SIN	08:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3965 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	SHA	08:00 Local	--	Forecast
CZ5378 China Southern Airlines (Guizhou Livery) +1 codeshare ZH	KWE	08:05 Local	boeing 737-81b	Forecast
CA4330 Air China	TFU	08:05 Local	boeing 737-89l	Forecast
CZ3559 China Southern Airlines	NKG	08:05 Local	--	Forecast
CZ6921 China Southern Airlines	HIA	08:05 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3613 China Southern Airlines	CGQ	08:10 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8913 Shenzhen Airlines	LYI	08:10 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3465 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	CKG	08:10 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8677 China Southern Airlines	ENY	08:10 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
3U8710 Sichuan Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	CTU	08:15 Local	--	Forecast
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CA1334 Air China	PEK	08:15 Local	boeing 777-39l(er)	Forecast
CA8693 Air China +1 codeshare CZ	PKX	08:15 Local	--	Forecast
ZH335 Shenzhen Airlines	PEN	08:20 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9141 Shenzhen Airlines	YCU	08:20 Local	--	Forecast
CZ5853 China Southern Airlines	FUG	08:20 Local	--	Forecast
CA2818 Air China	TSN	08:25 Local	boeing 737-89l	Forecast
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OQ2066 Chongqing Airlines	HYN	08:25 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9513 Shenzhen Airlines	PVG	08:25 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8581 China Southern Airlines	LJG	08:30 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9943 Shenzhen Airlines +2 codeshares CZ DZ	HFE	08:30 Local	--	Forecast
ZH101 Shenzhen Airlines	HAN	08:35 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8987 Shenzhen Airlines	BAV	08:40 Local	--	Forecast
ZH8965 Shenzhen Airlines +1 codeshare CZ	NGB	08:40 Local	--	Forecast
CZ3089 China Southern Airlines	ICN	08:40 Local	--	Forecast
ZH641 Shenzhen Airlines	CJU	08:45 Local	--	Forecast
ZH9245 Shenzhen Airlines +1 codeshare CZ	URC	08:45 Local	--	Forecast
CZ8735 China Southern Airlines	TAO	08:45 Local	a21n	Forecast
CZ6385 China Southern Airlines	SHE	08:45 Local	--	Forecast
HU7022 Hainan Airlines	HAK	08:50 Local	boeing 737 max 8	Forecast
ZH9329 Shenzhen Airlines	WUH	08:50 Local	--	Forecast
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CA1306 Air China +1 codeshare HU	PEK	08:55 Local	--	Forecast