What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing?

For a flight to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city.

Can I find cheaper flights to Nanjing if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nanjing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Nanjing?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nanjing.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing?

Nanjing Lukou Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing. One-way flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl typically cost £155, while return flights cost around £474.

How much is a return flight to Nanjing?

A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £493, however they can be found for as little as £474.

Where does the fastest flight to Nanjing depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Nanjing, London offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 10 minutes).

Does Nanjing Lukou Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Nanjing Lukou Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl?

Yes. Nanjing Lukou Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Nanjing Airport Hotel is the closest property to Nanjing Lukou Intl (0.0 mi away from Nanjing Lukou Intl).

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How long is the flight to Nanjing?

On average, a flight from London to Nanjing takes 19 hours 23 minutes. Flights to Nanjing from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Nanjing are Air China, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nanjing?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Nanjing are China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Air China.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanjing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines,Air China, andChina Southern to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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A great airline to fly with. First leg from harbin to Shenzhen with A330. Flight is good but in flight meal compare to Shandong no match at all. Second leg from Shenzhen to Singapore with B737-8 slept whole flight, lunch is not so good luckily i had my breakfast + lunch at the shenzhen airport.

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Siva,Jan 2026

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China Southern

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Shenzhen Airlines

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FAQs about flying to Nanjing

Getting around Nanjing

Nanjing has a metro system that operates two lines with two different points of interchange. Running from early morning to late evening, metro travel is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of navigating the city. There is also a bus system that runs several tourist routes, as well as a series of night buses that operate around twice per hour outside normal hours of operation. If you’re befuddled by the public transport, you can always hop in one of the many taxis that circulate the city. Make sure that you have the address written in Chinese so the taxi driver can get you to your destination without confusion.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is located 22 miles (35 km) from the city centre. There are several options for getting into the city from the airport. A subway line connects the airport with several central stations, including both the North and South railway stations and the Xihua Gate, Yuhua Square and Cuipingshan Hotel stations. Others may choose to take a taxi from the airport, which is a 30 minute journey. There are also two bus routes that operate from the airport to the city, and you will be required to change at the railway station to take a connecting bus to the city centre.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanjing?
For a flight to Nanjing, you will be flying into Lukou Intl. Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) is just 22.6 mi from the center of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Nanjing if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nanjing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Nanjing?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nanjing.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing?
Nanjing Lukou Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanjing. One-way flights to Nanjing Lukou Intl typically cost £155, while return flights cost around £474.
How much is a return flight to Nanjing?
A return flight to Nanjing will typically cost around £493, however they can be found for as little as £474.
Where does the fastest flight to Nanjing depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Nanjing, London offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 10 minutes).
Does Nanjing Lukou Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Nanjing Lukou Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl?
Yes. Nanjing Lukou Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Nanjing Airport Hotel is the closest property to Nanjing Lukou Intl (0.0 mi away from Nanjing Lukou Intl).

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The most popular airlines flying from London to Nanjing are Air China, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines.

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The cheapest airlines flying from London to Nanjing are China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Air China.

Rainfall in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanjing ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nanjing when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanjing by month

Plan your trip to Nanjing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanjing

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Shenzhen Airlines,Air China, andChina Southern to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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