Intro

Shenzhen Airlines meals depend on how long you’re flying. You get drinks and snacks on its flights, with hot meals on some flights at meal times, and long-haul flights usually have two meals.

You must request special meals at least 24 hours before departure, and the airline asks you to request them when you buy your ticket.

What To Expect

Flight What’s Served Notes
Long-haul (for example London to Shenzhen) Usually two meals: a hot meal plus a second meal such as breakfast Request a special meal when you buy your ticket
Domestic and shorter regional flights Drinks and snacks, plus a hot meal on some flights at meal times Some flights also serve fruit

Special Meals

Request a special meal at least 24 hours before departure.

The airline asks you to request it when you buy your ticket, and you can also request it after purchase through its customer service hotline.

What you receive onboard depends on the meal actually loaded.

Code Meal What It Is
VGML Strict western vegetarian No animal products or by-products
FPML Fruit meal Fruit only
n/a Salad meal Fruit and salad only
SFML Seafood meal For passengers who like seafood
DBML Diabetic meal For passengers with diabetes
HFML High-fibre meal Nuts, vegetables, fruit, cereal and high-fibre grain bread
LFML Low-fat meal For passengers who need to lower their fat intake
LSML Low-sodium meal No salt added
LPML Low-protein meal Extremely low in protein
BBML Baby meal Available on request
CHML Child meal Available on request

Ordering From Outside China

Some travellers report not being able to select meals online for their flights, with no easy way to reach the airline.

If you’re booking through an agent, ask for your special meal when you buy the ticket and check it again at check-in.

Order Special Meals

FAQ’s

Does Shenzhen Airlines serve meals in Economy?

Yes. It provides drinks and snacks on its flights, and hot meals on some flights at meal times. Long-haul flights usually have two meals

How far ahead do I need to order a special meal?

At least 24 hours before departure, but the airline recommends asking when you buy your ticket.

Which special meals can I order?

Strict vegetarian, fruit, salad, seafood, diabetic, high-fibre, low-fat, low-sodium, low-protein, baby and child meals.

Is there a vegan meal?

The vegetarian option (VGML) is strict and has no animal products or by-products.

Will I get exactly the meal I ordered?

The airline says onboard provision depends on the meal actually loaded, so a close substitute is possible.

When does the meal service start?

About 20 minutes after takeoff, once the seatbelt signs are off.

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