Airport News
The new terminal at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China is set to begin operations next month and will replace the airport’s existing three terminals.
The airport temporarily closed this week (27 October) and will remain shut for the next month while operations shift to T3, which is due to open on 28 November 2013. T3 will replace the airport’s existing Terminals A and B as well as its International Terminal.
The new 450,000m² terminal features 192 check-in counters, a VIP lounge, a commercial dining area and a baggage hall. By shifting operations from three separate terminals to one central terminal for all domestic and international flights, Shenzhen Bao'an aims to enhance the passenger experience and save time for travellers.
The new facility will have capacity for 45 million passengers per year, including 36 million domestic and nine million international passengers. During peak hours, the airport will be able to handle 13,716 passengers per hour.
Features at the new terminal include open glass walls around the central atrium, which holds a shared seating area decorated with plants and located near foot outlets for passengers to pass time at while they wait for their flight.
The terminal’s toilets feature decorative glass bubble ball walls with green and pink glazed glass cases to replace the traditional female and male identity signs. The airport has also implemented energy saving measures including the water supply system for the toilets, which uses rainwater collected by the airport.
T3 has direct train links to the local area, including the Guangzhou-Shenzhen expressway and the Shenzhen to Hong Kong line. The terminal also offers a Ground Transportation Centre (GTC) located north of T3 for travellers arriving by bus or taxi.
