Cheap Flights to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is the main air gateway to Nanjing and Jiangsu Province. It connects the Yangtze River Delta with cities across China and a growing set of international destinations in Asia.

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About Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

NKG offers a broad domestic network, plus regional flights to Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and other destinations.

IATA/ICAO codes

NKG / ZSNJ

Location

Lukou, about 35 km south of central Nanjing

Key airline

 China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Hainan Airlines

Notable feature

Metro link to the city center

Popular Routes

NKG’s network is strongest on domestic trunk routes.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Domestic China

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Beijing, Chongqing, Xi’an

International

Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead is recommended. Spring and autumn are most pleasant, while Chinese national holidays are extremely busy.

About Nanjing

Nanjing is a city of ancient walls, leafy boulevards, universities and a serious food culture, set along the Yangtze River.

Things to Know When Flying Into Nanjing

Metro Line S1 links the airport with Nanjing South Station.


Foreign visitors should check visa and transit-without-visa rules.


Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall is a significant historical site.


High-speed trains connect Nanjing with Shanghai and Beijing.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

Nanjing is a historic former capital of China, home to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Purple Mountain, the city wall and the Confucius Temple area.

China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao, Spring Airlines and many international carriers operate scheduled service.

The airport is about 35 km (22 miles) south of central Nanjing, and metro Line S1 connects to the city in roughly 40 minutes.

Domestic trunk routes to Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen and Beijing are among the busiest.

Booking 4 to 8 weeks in advance is recommended; spring and autumn are most pleasant, and summers are hot and humid.

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