Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is a two terminal facility and is the fourth-largest airport in China. It serves approximately 107 internal and international airlines which connect Shenzhen to over 80 cities both nationally and internationally.

There are daily flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Qingdao and Hangzhou as well as flights to destinations farther afield such as London, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Paris, although these are often via Shanghai. Flights from Manila, Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo depart to and from Shenzhen every day as well as several daily flights to and from Macau.

Facilities are extensive at the airport and include restaurants offering both Chinese and international fare, two business centres (one in each terminal), a police station, an abundance of duty-free and duty-paid shopping opportunities and facilities for disabled travellers. There are ramps, wheelchair-friendly lifts and disabled persons’ toilets.

Ground transfer options include shuttle buses and taxis, with the former being the cheaper option. Many hotels provide free shuttle services for their guests, but this should be arranged in advance of your arrival. There is also the option of hiring a car and driving yourself, although you should be aware that Chinese drivers do not follow the same road rules as many western countries, and extreme caution should be taken when driving.

There are two car parks at the airport; one is located outside and the other is sheltered. Short and long-term options are available, with the long-term options offering the best rates for stays longer than one day. Parking is free for the first 15 minutes, but after that there is an hourly charge for short-term and a daily charge for long-term parking.

Shenzhen, much like other Chinese cities, suffers from heavy congestion on the roads, especially during rush hours, and travel time should be adjusted accordingly.

Shenzhen's urban bus network includes regular buses, mini-buses and double-decker sightseeing buses. The city is home to 8,000 buses which service 400 routes. Even with this number of buses, services can still be crowded during certain times of the day.

Bus services run throughout the city and its suburbs all day and there are limited night services. Bus fares in Shenzhen are generally higher than the other Chinese cities so make sure you aware of this as you board. The tourist buses offer services to and from the railway station, to Honey Lake, Splendid China, China Folk Culture Villages, Happy Valley, Window of the World and many more popular destinations. There is also a shopping route which sees buses passing through all of the major shopping areas.

The city is home to a subway service, but destinations are limited as only two of the four lines are in use. Fares are charged according to the zone of your final destination, with a distance of five stops classed as one zone. It is possible to buy a ticket which covers the entire line.

Taxis are plentiful in Shenzhen and can be hailed on the street at any time, night or day. All taxis are metered so be sure to insist on the meter being used. Not many taxi drivers speak English so communicating can be difficult. If however you feel that you are being taken advantage of because you are a tourist, you should be able to find another cab without too much trouble. Taxis can be hired for short or long journeys. If you are hiring a taxi for an entire day, the fare should be negotiated up front.