How to find cheap flights to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is AED 1,370. A round-trip plane ticket to NKG right now is AED 1,919.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Nanjing, where Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Nanjing. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
If there's no rush to get to Nanjing, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Nanjing Lukou International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Nanjing
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Nanjing in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to NKG that fits your itinerary and budget.
February is the most popular month for flights to NKG. Visit then if you're eager to explore Nanjing in full swing.
Travel in December if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Nanjing are generally more affordable.
Check the weather before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Nanjing, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Ranging from -3ºC (27ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? December is the driest month in Nanjing, averaging two days of rain.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 15 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Nanjing in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Consider booking your NKG plane ticket with Nok Air. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights to this hub arriving on time.
The local timezone at NKG is UTC+8.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to NKG:
If you're catching a connecting flight from Nanjing Lukou International Airport or flying home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 86% of all flights out of NKG arrive at their destination without delays.
Getting to central Nanjing from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
NKG is about 32 kilometers from central Nanjing.
Once you've landed from your flight to NKG, the drive to the center takes around 45 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Nanjing:
Nanjing highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Nanjing:
Nanjing City Wall: An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometers east of the city center.
Tulip Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Nanjing. This park is roughly 10 kilometers southwest of the center.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall: Hit up this landmark next. Around 6 kilometers southwest of the city center, it's also worth a visit to get the full Nanjing experience.
How to get to Zhenjiang from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Starting your trip in Zhenjiang? From NKG, it'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 121 kilometers from the airport.
Traveling from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Yangzhou
Yangzhou is another city that you can easily get to from Nanjing Lukou International Airport. It's about 88 kilometers away.
It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to drive to Yangzhou.
Explore more of China
There's a whole lot more of China waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometers east of Nanjing, head for Shanghai. On the must-do list? Begin with Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue. The city's closest major airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Another city in China that belongs on your itinerary is Suzhou. From Nanjing, it's roughly 177 kilometers east and serves up highlights like Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden. Swing by Pingjiang Road too.
Or head for Wuxi, about 137 kilometers east of Nanjing. Three Kingdoms City, Cherry Blossom Valley and Grottoes are just the start of reasons to go. You can reach this city by flying into Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX).
