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 Rs89,711. A return plane ticket to NKG right now is Rs182,970.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Nanjing, where Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to discover a great deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Nanjing by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Nanjing, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Nanjing Lukou International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Nanjing
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Nanjing.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to NKG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Nanjing in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to NKG, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Nanjing then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Nanjing is warmest in July, with averages of between 22ºC and 34ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -3ºC to 11ºC.
December gives you the best chance of sunshine. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nanjing.
Rain is more likely in July, which gets around 16 days of wet weather.
Flying to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Nanjing in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Nanjing Lukou International Airport with one of these airlines:
Consider booking your NKG plane ticket with Nok Air. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 100% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
When you step off the plane at NKG, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply 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:
Waste no time getting out there by booking a car hire in NKG. Pick up your ride from Hertz to discover parts of Nanjing that only a car can take you to.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 86% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Getting to central Nanjing from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The distance from NKG to central Nanjing is about 40 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 40 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to NKG.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Nanjing, unpack your bags at one of these popular options:
Nanjing highlights
These leading sights should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Nanjing:
Nanjing City Wall: Around 2 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Yuyuan Garden (Nanjing): You'll discover this park roughly 5 kilometres south-west of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Nanjing.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 6 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Nanjing experience.
How to get to Zhenjiang from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
The nearby city of Zhenjiang is about 121 kilometres from NKG. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Yangzhou
If Yangzhou is your chosen stop, it's around 88 kilometres from Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
The drive time to Yangzhou is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of China
China has plenty more waiting for you. Continue on to Shanghai, located about 257 kilometres east of Nanjing. 外滩建筑群, 外滩-观景平台 and Shanghai Museum should be on your to-do list. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's nearest major airport.
Suzhou is another popular destination in China and is roughly 177 kilometres east of Nanjing. Hit some of the best spots right away at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
Let your travels lead you to Wuxi, which is roughly 137 kilometres east of Nanjing. Cherry Blossom Valley, 樱花林 and Xiaolouxiang Historical and Cultural District make the trip worthwhile. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX).
