ZH Airline Code, Shenzhen Airlines
ZH is the IATA airline code for Shenzhen Airlines, based in China. Its ICAO code is CSZ and its radio callsign is "Shenzhen Air".
What airline is ZH?
ZH is the IATA airline code for Shenzhen Airlines, based in China. Its ICAO code is CSZ and its radio callsign is "Shenzhen Air".
With 815 scheduled routes in the open dataset, it is one of the most connected carriers in the world, ranked number 16 by routes. You will see ZH as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example ZH123.
| IATA airline code | ZH |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | CSZ |
| Radio callsign | Shenzhen Air |
| Country | China |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Scheduled routes | 815 (ranked #16) |
| Most routes at | SZX Shenzhen |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Shenzhen Airlines?
The IATA airline code for Shenzhen Airlines is ZH, and its ICAO code is CSZ. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example ZH123.
IATA airline codes are two characters and can reuse letters over time, so a retired airline's code may later be assigned to another carrier. ICAO codes are three letters and are more stable, which is why flight plans use them.
Where the ZH code comes from
ZH identifies Shenzhen Airlines, founded in 1992 in China's fastest growing city. The code is an assignment from the registry rather than an abbreviation. Majority owned by Air China, Shenzhen Airlines joined Star Alliance in 2012 and is why the alliance has a hub carrier at Shenzhen Bao'an.
More on how these identifiers work in what an IATA code is and airline callsigns.
What are Shenzhen Airlines's hub airports?
Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) concentrates its network on SZX (Shenzhen).
Which airport does Shenzhen Airlines serve most?
Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) appears on more routes at SZX, Shenzhen, than at any other airport in the open route dataset.
The airports Shenzhen Airlines appears at most often in that dataset, most routes first:
Routes flown by Shenzhen Airlines
The busiest pairs Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) is listed as operating in the open route dataset (codeshare-only listings excluded), with distance and typical flight time:
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Shenzhen Airlines?
Shenzhen Airlines uses the ICAO airline code CSZ and the radio callsign "Shenzhen Air". Flight plans and air traffic control use CSZ, while tickets and schedules use ZH.
What is the radio callsign for Shenzhen Airlines?
Air traffic control refers to Shenzhen Airlines by the radio callsign "Shenzhen Air".
What country is Shenzhen Airlines based in?
Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) is based in China.
What is the abbreviation for Shenzhen Airlines?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Shenzhen Airlines is ZH, and its three-letter ICAO code is CSZ.
How many routes does Shenzhen Airlines fly?
The open route dataset lists 815 route entries for Shenzhen Airlines, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 16 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs Shenzhen Airlines is listed as operating.
Is Shenzhen Airlines in an airline alliance?
Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) is a member of Star Alliance, the global airline alliance founded in 1997. Membership means shared lounges, frequent flyer recognition and connecting networks across the member carriers.