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Asked by Kaylene from australia | Jan. 13, 2013 20:34

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Shenzhen to Shekou port shuttle bus

Hi, just wondering how long it takes to clear customs, get from the Shenzhen international airport to Shekou ferry using the shuttle bus. If I arrive from Xi'an on the 11.55am flight would I be able to catch the Shekou ferry at 13.30 or 14.30 and how long is the ferry ride to Hong Kong International airport (HKIA)? As I leave HKIA on an international flight at 6.30pm.

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Answered by Nikita | Jan. 14, 2013 19:54

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Hi, after landing at Bao'an Airport, it needs at least 30-40min to clear customs.

Then I suggest you take a taxi to Shekou Port in around 20min. (In general, time is sufficient. so you can also take airport shuttle bus line 10 to Shekou Port in around 50min.)

Upon arrival, you may catch the ferry at 13:30. The ferry at 14:30 can certainly be caught. The journey from Shekou Port to HKIA takes about 30min.

After that, you can catch the flight at HKIA at 18:30. Don't worry!

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Answered by Kaylene | Jan. 14, 2013 20:13

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Thanks Nikita for the information.

If I take a taxi from the airport to the ferry approximately how much should I be charged for the ride. Do I clear customs at the airport before I catch the ferry or is customs done at the ferry terminal and I presume the super or first class seats are the better ones to book?

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Answered by Nikita | Jan. 15, 2013 01:29

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Hi, for your questions:
1. Taxi fare from Bao'an Airport to Shekou Port is around CNY80-100.
2. You can clear customs at Shekou Port. As I know, you need finish all the relevant customs clearance at least 30min ahead of the ferry departure.
3. Both the economical seats and first-class seats can be booked. The difference is that the first-class seat is more comfortable.

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Answered by Kaylene | Jan. 15, 2013 01:52

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Thanks Nikita for responding and providing me with the necessary information which is really appreciated. As I could not see anything on the ferry operator site to say what the difference in seating is. Thanks

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Answered by Nikita | Jan. 15, 2013 03:53

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Hi, Kaylene. It is me again.
I remember one thing that you need pay attention to. As I know, not all the airlines can clear customs at Shekou Port. You can get the airlines list on the website:
www.szgky.com/en/fly.asp

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Answered by Kaylene | Jan. 15, 2013 15:38

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Hi Nikita. Yes I was aware of the list of airlines perform customs check at Shekou port and mine is one of them that customs can be performed. As I am flying Singapore Airlines and using this method will be a big bonus that I don't have to clear customs in HKIA and hopefully it will be quicker process.

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Answered by kdommenz | Mar. 20, 2013 00:27

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I used the ferry from SZ city in late February 2013 and it was a great alternative to get to HKIA. By going this way did customs at SZ city and the luggage was checked through to Singapore as Singapore Airlines was one of the airlines that used this facility. Would recommend this to anyone as the ferry crossing was 30minutes and checkin/customs was completed smoothly. No customs, in HKIA just walked straight into the airport from the ferry. The only thing you need to be aware of you need cash to buy the ferry tickets as they don't accept credit cards.

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