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Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Frankfurt

Search for cheap flights from Shenzhen to Frankfurt when spring arrives and the route eases before summer crowds. You will connect rather than fly direct, changing planes once or twice depending on which airline you choose. Both cities sit far apart — Shenzhen in southern China, Frankfurt in central Germany — so timing your journey matters more than speed.

Cheapest monthDecember
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance9,132 km
Direct flight time *11 h 35 min
Updated 2 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Hainan AirlinesHainan AirlinesHUwith a stop★★★★★ 4.324 Mar 2027from $272Search 24 Mar 2027
China Eastern AirlinesChina Eastern AirlinesMUwith a stop★★★★★ 3.65 Dec 2026from $442Search 5 Dec 2026
Shanghai AirlinesShanghai AirlinesFMwith a stop—5 Dec 2026from $455Search 5 Dec 2026
China Southern AirlinesChina Southern AirlinesCZwith a stop★★★★★ 3.925 Mar 2027from $586Search 25 Mar 2027
EmiratesEmiratesEKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.724 Jan 2027from $618Search 24 Jan 2027
Sichuan AirlinesSichuan Airlines3Uwith a stop★★★★★ 4.319 Dec 2026from $644Search 19 Dec 2026
Juneyao AirlinesJuneyao AirlinesHOwith a stop—5 Dec 2026from $706Search 5 Dec 2026
China AirlinesChina AirlinesCIwith a stop—24 Jan 2027from $717Search 24 Jan 2027
Etihad AirwaysEtihad AirwaysEYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.63 Apr 2027from $734Search 3 Apr 2027
Asiana AirlinesAsiana AirlinesOZwith a stop★★★★★ 4.525 Mar 2027from $749Search 25 Mar 2027

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $267.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $75514 Nov 2026
December 2026from $2675 Dec 2026
January 2027from $61824 Jan 2027
February 2027from $27220 Feb 2027
March 2027from $27224 Mar 2027
April 2027from $3532 Apr 2027
May 2027from $5511 May 2027
June 2027from $3797 Jun 2027
July 2027from $75328 Jul 2027
August 2027from $94521 Aug 2027
September 2027from $52318 Sept 2027
October 2027from $56016 Oct 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
ShenzhenShenzhen SZX28 km
FrankfurtFrankfurt International FRA13 km
FrankfurtHahn Airport HHN103 km

Route on the map

ShenzhenFrankfurt9,132 km
Shenzhen – Frankfurt: 9,132 km in a straight line; Germany is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

The weeks around March tend to be lighter before the peak travel season begins and fares drop toward their lowest point of the year. You can compare prices across all twelve months since every month shows available options, but March typically offers better value if your schedule allows flexibility. Weekday departures often cost less than weekend flights regardless of which carrier you select.

Airlines and what to expect

Air China stands among the most established carriers on this route, followed by China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines with frequent connections through their hubs. Etihad Airways and Emirates provide Middle Eastern alternatives that may suit different connection preferences. Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Airlines round out the available options depending on your preferred routing.

Arriving — Frankfurt

Most flights land at Frankfurt International Airport just west of the city centre with good rail links into downtown. Hahn Airport sits much farther away in the Rhineland-Palatinate region and requires additional travel time to reach Frankfurt proper. Both airports offer standard transport connections though distances differ significantly between them.

Before you go: Germany

Currency
EUR (€)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
German
Emergency number
112, 110
Driving side
right
Calling code
+49
Internet domain
.de
EU / Schengen
EU member, Schengen area
Population of Frankfurt
761 k (2025)
Time zone
UTC+01 (Europe/Berlin)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Verify whether your ticket includes a connection on separate reservations or a single booking since this affects change policies.
  • Check baggage allowances carefully as included weight varies by airline and fare class.
  • Confirm which Frankfurt airport your flight uses before arranging ground transport.
  • Ensure your travel documents meet German entry requirements for your nationality.

Frequently asked questions

Shenzhen – Frankfurt: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $267. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Shenzhen – Frankfurt: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Airlines, Etihad Airways, Asiana Airlines.

Shenzhen – Frankfurt: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Frankfurt?

The distance is about 9,132 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 11 h 35 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Shenzhen – Frankfurt?

Shenzhen: Shenzhen (SZX). Frankfurt: Frankfurt International (FRA), Hahn Airport (HHN).

What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is 7 h behind Shenzhen.

Shenzhen — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
FrankfurtHainan Airlineswith a stop24 Mar 2027from $272
ViennaHainan Airlineswith a stop4 Nov 2026from $350
WarsawEmirateswith a stop27 Nov 2026from $562
IstanbulShenzhen Airlineswith a stop3 Nov 2026from $689

Frankfurt — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
AntalyaPegasusdirect24 Dec 2026from $39
WarsawLOT Polish Airlinesdirect24 Dec 2026from $138
BudapestAir Serbiawith a stop9 Dec 2026from $139
BucharestTaromdirect12 Nov 2026from $139
KrakowLufthansadirect15 Nov 2026from $167

Frankfurt: flights to the city

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Shenzhen / Frankfurt that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Guangzhou → Frankfurt105 km from Shenzhenwith a stop14 Jan 2027from $345

More destinations in Germany: flights

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